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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.65, 1,413.06 and 395.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.65, 1,413.06 and 395.31 is: 592.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.65 : 1,413.06 = 395.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.65/1,413.06 = 395.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.65x = 1,413.06 × 395.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.65x = 558,596.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,596.75/942.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.58

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