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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.41, 1,409.08 and 290.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.41, 1,409.08 and 290.13 is: 435.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.41 : 1,409.08 = 290.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.41/1,409.08 = 290.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.41x = 1,409.08 × 290.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.41x = 408,816.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,816.38/939.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.18

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