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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.22, 1,410.39 and 290.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.22, 1,410.39 and 290.91 is: 436.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.22 : 1,410.39 = 290.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.22/1,410.39 = 290.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.22x = 1,410.39 × 290.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.22x = 410,290.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,290.18/940.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.38

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