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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.34, 1,410.26 and 282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.34, 1,410.26 and 282.20 is: 423.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.34 : 1,410.26 = 282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.34/1,410.26 = 282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.34x = 1,410.26 × 282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.34x = 397,966.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,966.91/940.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.21

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