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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.40, 1,410.59 and 291.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.40, 1,410.59 and 291.14 is: 436.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.40 : 1,410.59 = 291.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.40/1,410.59 = 291.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.40x = 1,410.59 × 291.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.40x = 410,679.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,679.17/940.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.71

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