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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.24, 1,414.80 and 395.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.24, 1,414.80 and 395.24 is: 592.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.24 : 1,414.80 = 395.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.24/1,414.80 = 395.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.24x = 1,414.80 × 395.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.24x = 559,185.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,185.55/943.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.83

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