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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.97, 1,413.99 and 387.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.97, 1,413.99 and 387.58 is: 581.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.97 : 1,413.99 = 387.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.97/1,413.99 = 387.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.97x = 1,413.99 × 387.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.97x = 548,030.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,030.71/942.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.18

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