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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.27, 1,424.18 and 393.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.27, 1,424.18 and 393.87 is: 590.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.27 : 1,424.18 = 393.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.27/1,424.18 = 393.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.27x = 1,424.18 × 393.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.27x = 560,939.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,939.81/949.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.92

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