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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.47, 1,415.56 and 396.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.47, 1,415.56 and 396.11 is: 594.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.47 : 1,415.56 = 396.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.47/1,415.56 = 396.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.47x = 1,415.56 × 396.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.47x = 560,717.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,717.47/943.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.31

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