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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.35, 1,415.22 and 395.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.35, 1,415.22 and 395.54 is: 593.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.35 : 1,415.22 = 395.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.35/1,415.22 = 395.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.35x = 1,415.22 × 395.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.35x = 559,769.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,769.04/943.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.38

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