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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.62, 1,415.16 and 395.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.62, 1,415.16 and 395.80 is: 593.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.62 : 1,415.16 = 395.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.62/1,415.16 = 395.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.62x = 1,415.16 × 395.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.62x = 560,120.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,120.33/943.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.59

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