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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.16, 1,410.51 and 290.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.16, 1,410.51 and 290.99 is: 436.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.16 : 1,410.51 = 290.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.16/1,410.51 = 290.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.16x = 1,410.51 × 290.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.16x = 410,444.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,444.30/940.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.57

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