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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.16, 1,410.62 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.16, 1,410.62 and 393.16 is: 589.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.16 : 1,410.62 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.16/1,410.62 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.16x = 1,410.62 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.16x = 554,599.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,599.36/941.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.27

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