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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.72, 1,415.27 and 395.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.72, 1,415.27 and 395.62 is: 593.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.72 : 1,415.27 = 395.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.72/1,415.27 = 395.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.72x = 1,415.27 × 395.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.72x = 559,906.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,906.57/943.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.30

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