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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.29, 1,409.11 and 290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.29, 1,409.11 and 290.12 is: 435.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.29 : 1,409.11 = 290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.29/1,409.11 = 290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.29x = 1,409.11 × 290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.29x = 408,803.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,803.22/939.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.23

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