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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.44, 1,410.96 and 392.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.44, 1,410.96 and 392.98 is: 588.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.44 : 1,410.96 = 392.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.44/1,410.96 = 392.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.44x = 1,410.96 × 392.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.44x = 554,472.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,472.92/941.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.97

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