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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.94, 1,415.82 and 396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.94, 1,415.82 and 396.02 is: 593.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.94 : 1,415.82 = 396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.94/1,415.82 = 396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.94x = 1,415.82 × 396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.94x = 560,693.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,693.04/943.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.99

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