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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.03, 1,411.69 and 393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.03, 1,411.69 and 393.24 is: 589.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.03 : 1,411.69 = 393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.03/1,411.69 = 393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.03x = 1,411.69 × 393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.03x = 555,132.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,132.98/941.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.92

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