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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.38, 1,415.12 and 395.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.38, 1,415.12 and 395.51 is: 593.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.38 : 1,415.12 = 395.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.38/1,415.12 = 395.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.38x = 1,415.12 × 395.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.38x = 559,685.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,685.06/943.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.28

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