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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.68, 1,413.34 and 395.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.68, 1,413.34 and 395.03 is: 592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.68 : 1,413.34 = 395.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.68/1,413.34 = 395.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.68x = 1,413.34 × 395.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.68x = 558,302.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,302.66/942.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.25

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