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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.02, 1,415.07 and 395.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.02, 1,415.07 and 395.10 is: 592.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.02 : 1,415.07 = 395.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.02/1,415.07 = 395.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.02x = 1,415.07 × 395.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.02x = 559,094.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,094.16/943.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.88

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