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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.16, 1,412.19 and 393.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.16, 1,412.19 and 393.97 is: 590.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.16 : 1,412.19 = 393.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.16/1,412.19 = 393.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.16x = 1,412.19 × 393.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.16x = 556,360.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,360.49/942.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.52

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