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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.10, 1,414.86 and 395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.10, 1,414.86 and 395.64 is: 592.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.10 : 1,414.86 = 395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.10/1,414.86 = 395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.10x = 1,414.86 × 395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.10x = 559,775.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,775.21/944.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.92

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