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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.48, 1,409.39 and 290.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.48, 1,409.39 and 290.06 is: 435.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.48 : 1,409.39 = 290.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.48/1,409.39 = 290.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.48x = 1,409.39 × 290.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.48x = 408,811.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,811.91/939.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.15

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