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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.23, 1,410.26 and 290.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.23, 1,410.26 and 290.97 is: 436.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.23 : 1,410.26 = 290.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.23/1,410.26 = 290.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.23x = 1,410.26 × 290.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.23x = 410,343.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,343.35/940.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.43

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