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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.98, 1,410.13 and 290.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.98, 1,410.13 and 290.70 is: 436.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.98 : 1,410.13 = 290.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.98/1,410.13 = 290.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.98x = 1,410.13 × 290.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.98x = 409,924.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,924.79/939.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.10

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