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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.13, 1,415.75 and 396.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.13, 1,415.75 and 396.21 is: 594.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.13 : 1,415.75 = 396.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.13/1,415.75 = 396.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.13x = 1,415.75 × 396.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.13x = 560,932.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,932.33/944.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.13

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