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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.92, 1,414.15 and 395.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.92, 1,414.15 and 395.11 is: 592.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.92 : 1,414.15 = 395.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.92/1,414.15 = 395.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.92x = 1,414.15 × 395.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.92x = 558,740.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,740.28/942.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.57

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