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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.93, 1,414.13 and 395.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.93, 1,414.13 and 395.02 is: 592.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.93 : 1,414.13 = 395.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.93/1,414.13 = 395.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.93x = 1,414.13 × 395.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.93x = 558,609.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,609.63/942.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.42

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