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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.72, 1,414.68 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.72, 1,414.68 and 395.28 is: 593.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.72 : 1,414.68 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.72/1,414.68 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.72x = 1,414.68 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.72x = 559,194.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,194.71/942.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.17

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