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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.42, 1,412.40 and 394.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.42, 1,412.40 and 394.04 is: 590.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.42 : 1,412.40 = 394.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.42/1,412.40 = 394.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.42x = 1,412.40 × 394.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.42x = 556,542.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,542.10/942.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.55

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