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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.31, 1,412.16 and 393.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.31, 1,412.16 and 393.54 is: 590.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.31 : 1,412.16 = 393.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.31/1,412.16 = 393.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.31x = 1,412.16 × 393.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.31x = 555,741.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,741.45/941.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.39

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