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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.16, 1,410.46 and 290.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.16, 1,410.46 and 290.86 is: 436.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.16 : 1,410.46 = 290.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.16/1,410.46 = 290.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.16x = 1,410.46 × 290.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.16x = 410,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,246.40/940.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.36

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