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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.67, 1,415.52 and 395.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.67, 1,415.52 and 395.89 is: 593.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.67 : 1,415.52 = 395.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.67/1,415.52 = 395.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.67x = 1,415.52 × 395.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.67x = 560,386.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,386.67/943.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.84

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