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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.07, 1,410.81 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.07, 1,410.81 and 393.66 is: 590.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.07 : 1,410.81 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.07/1,410.81 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.07x = 1,410.81 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.07x = 555,379.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,379.46/941.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.16

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