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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.92, 1,415.61 and 396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.92, 1,415.61 and 396 is: 593.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.92 : 1,415.61 = 396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.92/1,415.61 = 396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.92x = 1,415.61 × 396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.92x = 560,581.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,581.56/943.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.89

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