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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.26, 1,409.00 and 290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.26, 1,409.00 and 290.04 is: 435.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.26 : 1,409.00 = 290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.26/1,409.00 = 290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.26x = 1,409.00 × 290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.26x = 408,664.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,664.91/939.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.09

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