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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.03, 1,413.19 and 394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.03, 1,413.19 and 394.24 is: 591.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.03 : 1,413.19 = 394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.03/1,413.19 = 394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.03x = 1,413.19 × 394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.03x = 557,136.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,136.03/942.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.42

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