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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.58, 1,414.27 and 394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.58, 1,414.27 and 394.88 is: 592.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.58 : 1,414.27 = 394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.58/1,414.27 = 394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.58x = 1,414.27 × 394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.58x = 558,466.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,466.94/942.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.49

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