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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.72, 1,412.39 and 386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.72, 1,412.39 and 386.28 is: 579.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.72 : 1,412.39 = 386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.72/1,412.39 = 386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.72x = 1,412.39 × 386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.72x = 545,576.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,576.08/941.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.34

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