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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.30, 1,410.02 and 291.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.30, 1,410.02 and 291.10 is: 436.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.30 : 1,410.02 = 291.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.30/1,410.02 = 291.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.30x = 1,410.02 × 291.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.30x = 410,456.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,456.82/940.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.52

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