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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.91, 1,414.43 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.91, 1,414.43 and 395.16 is: 592.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.91 : 1,414.43 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.91/1,414.43 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.91x = 1,414.43 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.91x = 558,926.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,926.16/942.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.77

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