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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.69, 1,414.04 and 395.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.69, 1,414.04 and 395.27 is: 592.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.69 : 1,414.04 = 395.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.69/1,414.04 = 395.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.69x = 1,414.04 × 395.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.69x = 558,927.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,927.59/942.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.91

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