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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.85, 1,415.26 and 388.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.85, 1,415.26 and 388.41 is: 582.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.85 : 1,415.26 = 388.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.85/1,415.26 = 388.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.85x = 1,415.26 × 388.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.85x = 549,702.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,702.09/943.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.40

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