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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.34, 1,413.19 and 394.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.34, 1,413.19 and 394.42 is: 591.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.34 : 1,413.19 = 394.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.34/1,413.19 = 394.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.34x = 1,413.19 × 394.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.34x = 557,390.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,390.40/942.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.50

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