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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.65, 1,414.74 and 395.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.65, 1,414.74 and 395.22 is: 593.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.65 : 1,414.74 = 395.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.65/1,414.74 = 395.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.65x = 1,414.74 × 395.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.65x = 559,129.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,129.27/942.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.15

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