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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.16, 1,410.97 and 393.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.16, 1,410.97 and 393.75 is: 590.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.16 : 1,410.97 = 393.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.16/1,410.97 = 393.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.16x = 1,410.97 × 393.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.16x = 555,569.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,569.44/941.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.30

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