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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.76, 1,411.47 and 393.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.76, 1,411.47 and 393.80 is: 590.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.76 : 1,411.47 = 393.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.76/1,411.47 = 393.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.76x = 1,411.47 × 393.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.76x = 555,829.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,829.83/941.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.20

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