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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.90, 1,415.63 and 395.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.90, 1,415.63 and 395.94 is: 593.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.90 : 1,415.63 = 395.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.90/1,415.63 = 395.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.90x = 1,415.63 × 395.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.90x = 560,500.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,500.65/943.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.81

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