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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.32, 1,414.81 and 395.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.32, 1,414.81 and 395.36 is: 592.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.32 : 1,414.81 = 395.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.32/1,414.81 = 395.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.32x = 1,414.81 × 395.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.32x = 559,358.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,358.01/943.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.97

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