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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.26, 1,414.77 and 395.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.26, 1,414.77 and 395.70 is: 593.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.26 : 1,414.77 = 395.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.26/1,414.77 = 395.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.26x = 1,414.77 × 395.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.26x = 559,824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,824.49/943.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.50

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