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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.50, 1,414.29 and 396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.50, 1,414.29 and 396 is: 593.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.50 : 1,414.29 = 396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.50/1,414.29 = 396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.50x = 1,414.29 × 396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.50x = 560,058.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,058.84/943.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.60

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