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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.66, 1,415.70 and 395.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.66, 1,415.70 and 395.54 is: 593.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.66 : 1,415.70 = 395.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.66/1,415.70 = 395.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.66x = 1,415.70 × 395.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.66x = 559,965.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,965.98/943.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.40

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