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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.51, 1,412.33 and 393.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.51, 1,412.33 and 393.75 is: 590.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.51 : 1,412.33 = 393.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.51/1,412.33 = 393.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.51x = 1,412.33 × 393.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.51x = 556,102.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,102.97/941.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.65

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