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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.18, 1,414.73 and 395.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.18, 1,414.73 and 395.01 is: 592.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.18 : 1,414.73 = 395.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.18/1,414.73 = 395.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.18x = 1,414.73 × 395.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.18x = 558,833.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,833.48/943.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.50

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