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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.37, 1,410.55 and 291.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.37, 1,410.55 and 291.11 is: 436.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.37 : 1,410.55 = 291.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.37/1,410.55 = 291.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.37x = 1,410.55 × 291.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.37x = 410,617.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,617.43/940.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.66

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