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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.92, 1,412.88 and 394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.92, 1,412.88 and 394 is: 591.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.92 : 1,412.88 = 394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.92/1,412.88 = 394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.92x = 1,412.88 × 394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.92x = 556,674.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,674.72/941.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.00

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