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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.31, 1,411.65 and 385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.31, 1,411.65 and 385.88 is: 578.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.31 : 1,411.65 = 385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.31/1,411.65 = 385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.31x = 1,411.65 × 385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.31x = 544,720.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,720.44/941.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.68

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