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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.34, 1,415 and 395.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.34, 1,415 and 395.50 is: 593.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.34 : 1,415 = 395.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.34/1,415 = 395.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.34x = 1,415 × 395.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.34x = 559,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,632.50/943.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.25

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