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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.58, 1,415.14 and 396.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.58, 1,415.14 and 396.17 is: 594.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.58 : 1,415.14 = 396.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.58/1,415.14 = 396.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.58x = 1,415.14 × 396.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.58x = 560,636.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,636.01/943.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.16

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