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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.14, 1,410.58 and 290.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.14, 1,410.58 and 290.93 is: 436.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.14 : 1,410.58 = 290.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.14/1,410.58 = 290.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.14x = 1,410.58 × 290.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.14x = 410,373.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,373.35/940.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.50

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