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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.28, 1,412 and 393.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.28, 1,412 and 393.72 is: 590.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.28 : 1,412 = 393.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.28/1,412 = 393.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.28x = 1,412 × 393.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.28x = 555,932.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,932.64/941.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.61

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