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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.91, 1,410.10 and 290.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.91, 1,410.10 and 290.65 is: 436.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.91 : 1,410.10 = 290.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.91/1,410.10 = 290.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.91x = 1,410.10 × 290.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.91x = 409,839.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,839.58/939.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.04

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