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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.45, 1,409.22 and 290.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.45, 1,409.22 and 290.22 is: 435.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.45 : 1,409.22 = 290.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.45/1,409.22 = 290.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.45x = 1,409.22 × 290.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.45x = 408,983.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,983.83/939.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.34

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