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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.30, 1,415.02 and 394.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.30, 1,415.02 and 394.94 is: 592.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.30 : 1,415.02 = 394.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.30/1,415.02 = 394.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.30x = 1,415.02 × 394.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.30x = 558,848.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,848.00/943.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.44

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