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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.38, 1,410.41 and 291.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.38, 1,410.41 and 291.12 is: 436.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.38 : 1,410.41 = 291.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.38/1,410.41 = 291.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.38x = 1,410.41 × 291.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.38x = 410,598.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,598.56/940.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.63

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