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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.55, 1,408.85 and 290.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.55, 1,408.85 and 290.20 is: 435.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.55 : 1,408.85 = 290.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.55/1,408.85 = 290.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.55x = 1,408.85 × 290.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.55x = 408,848.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,848.27/939.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.15

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