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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.10, 1,410.35 and 290.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.10, 1,410.35 and 290.81 is: 436.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.10 : 1,410.35 = 290.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.10/1,410.35 = 290.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.10x = 1,410.35 × 290.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.10x = 410,145.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,145.96/940.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.28

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