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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.96, 1,413.03 and 394.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.96, 1,413.03 and 394.31 is: 591.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.96 : 1,413.03 = 394.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.96/1,413.03 = 394.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.96x = 1,413.03 × 394.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.96x = 557,171.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,171.86/941.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.50

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