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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.47, 1,409.40 and 290.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.47, 1,409.40 and 290.19 is: 435.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.47 : 1,409.40 = 290.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.47/1,409.40 = 290.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.47x = 1,409.40 × 290.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.47x = 408,993.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,993.79/939.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.35

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