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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.46, 1,412.51 and 393.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.46, 1,412.51 and 393.90 is: 590.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.46 : 1,412.51 = 393.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.46/1,412.51 = 393.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.46x = 1,412.51 × 393.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.46x = 556,385.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,385.72/941.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.98

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