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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.96, 1,414.62 and 395.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.96, 1,414.62 and 395.40 is: 593.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.96 : 1,414.62 = 395.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.96/1,414.62 = 395.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.96x = 1,414.62 × 395.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.96x = 559,340.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,340.75/942.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.18

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