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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.36, 1,414.08 and 394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.36, 1,414.08 and 394.80 is: 592.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.36 : 1,414.08 = 394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.36/1,414.08 = 394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.36x = 1,414.08 × 394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.36x = 558,278.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,278.78/942.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.43

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