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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.03, 1,413.05 and 394.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.03, 1,413.05 and 394.07 is: 591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.03 : 1,413.05 = 394.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.03/1,413.05 = 394.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.03x = 1,413.05 × 394.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.03x = 556,831.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,831.58/942.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.10

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