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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.13, 1,410.31 and 290.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.13, 1,410.31 and 290.92 is: 436.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.13 : 1,410.31 = 290.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.13/1,410.31 = 290.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.13x = 1,410.31 × 290.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.13x = 410,280.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,280.33/940.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.41

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