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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.42, 1,411.35 and 394.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.42, 1,411.35 and 394.01 is: 590.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.42 : 1,411.35 = 394.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.42/1,411.35 = 394.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.42x = 1,411.35 × 394.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.42x = 556,086.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,086.01/941.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.69

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