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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.48, 1,414 and 395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.48, 1,414 and 395.52 is: 592.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.48 : 1,414 = 395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.48/1,414 = 395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.48x = 1,414 × 395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.48x = 559,265.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,265.28/943.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.77

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