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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.98, 1,416.42 and 396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.98, 1,416.42 and 396.54 is: 595.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.98 : 1,416.42 = 396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.98/1,416.42 = 396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.98x = 1,416.42 × 396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.98x = 561,667.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,667.19/943.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.00

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