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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.31, 1,414.70 and 395.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.31, 1,414.70 and 395.48 is: 593.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.31 : 1,414.70 = 395.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.31/1,414.70 = 395.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.31x = 1,414.70 × 395.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.31x = 559,488.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,488.60/943.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.11

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