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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.04, 1,414.67 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.04, 1,414.67 and 395.28 is: 592.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.04 : 1,414.67 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.04/1,414.67 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.04x = 1,414.67 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.04x = 559,188.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,188.78/943.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.96

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