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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.64, 1,412.37 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.64, 1,412.37 and 393.66 is: 590.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.64 : 1,412.37 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.64/1,412.37 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.64x = 1,412.37 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.64x = 555,993.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,993.57/941.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.45

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