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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.92, 1,411.64 and 393.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.92, 1,411.64 and 393.78 is: 590.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.92 : 1,411.64 = 393.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.92/1,411.64 = 393.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.92x = 1,411.64 × 393.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.92x = 555,875.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,875.60/941.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.15

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