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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.36, 1,410.72 and 291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.36, 1,410.72 and 291 is: 436.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.36 : 1,410.72 = 291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.36/1,410.72 = 291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.36x = 1,410.72 × 291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.36x = 410,519.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,519.52/940.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.56

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