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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.66, 1,413.59 and 386.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.66, 1,413.59 and 386.99 is: 580.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.66 : 1,413.59 = 386.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.66/1,413.59 = 386.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.66x = 1,413.59 × 386.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.66x = 547,045.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,045.19/942.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.32

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