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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.06, 1,413.60 and 394.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.06, 1,413.60 and 394.11 is: 591.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.06 : 1,413.60 = 394.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.06/1,413.60 = 394.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.06x = 1,413.60 × 394.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.06x = 557,113.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,113.90/942.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.38

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