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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.90, 1,415.82 and 395.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.90, 1,415.82 and 395.30 is: 592.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.90 : 1,415.82 = 395.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.90/1,415.82 = 395.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.90x = 1,415.82 × 395.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.90x = 559,673.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,673.65/943.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.94

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