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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.43, 1,409.40 and 290.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.43, 1,409.40 and 290.17 is: 435.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.43 : 1,409.40 = 290.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.43/1,409.40 = 290.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.43x = 1,409.40 × 290.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.43x = 408,965.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,965.60/939.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.33

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