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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.01, 1,413.36 and 394.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.01, 1,413.36 and 394.15 is: 591.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.01 : 1,413.36 = 394.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.01/1,413.36 = 394.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.01x = 1,413.36 × 394.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.01x = 557,068.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,068.78/942.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.36

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