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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.54, 1,414.16 and 394.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.54, 1,414.16 and 394.67 is: 592.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.54 : 1,414.16 = 394.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.54/1,414.16 = 394.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.54x = 1,414.16 × 394.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.54x = 558,129.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,129.57/942.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.16

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