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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.24, 1,409.86 and 290.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.24, 1,409.86 and 290.72 is: 435.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.24 : 1,409.86 = 290.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.24/1,409.86 = 290.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.24x = 1,409.86 × 290.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.24x = 409,874.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,874.50/940.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.93

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