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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.32, 1,413.23 and 394.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.32, 1,413.23 and 394.39 is: 591.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.32 : 1,413.23 = 394.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.32/1,413.23 = 394.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.32x = 1,413.23 × 394.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.32x = 557,358.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,358.27/942.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.47

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