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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.96, 1,414.24 and 394.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.96, 1,414.24 and 394.96 is: 592.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.96 : 1,414.24 = 394.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.96/1,414.24 = 394.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.96x = 1,414.24 × 394.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.96x = 558,568.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,568.23/942.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.36

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