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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.12, 1,410.30 and 290.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.12, 1,410.30 and 290.92 is: 436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.12 : 1,410.30 = 290.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.12/1,410.30 = 290.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.12x = 1,410.30 × 290.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.12x = 410,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,284.48/940.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.42

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