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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942, 1,412.06 and 394.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942, 1,412.06 and 394.49 is: 591.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942 : 1,412.06 = 394.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942/1,412.06 = 394.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942x = 1,412.06 × 394.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942x = 557,034.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,034.52/942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.33

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