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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.64, 1,411.56 and 394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.64, 1,411.56 and 394.32 is: 591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.64 : 1,411.56 = 394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.64/1,411.56 = 394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.64x = 1,411.56 × 394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.64x = 556,606.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,606.34/941.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.10

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