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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.41, 1,410.53 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.41, 1,410.53 and 291.24 is: 436.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.41 : 1,410.53 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.41/1,410.53 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.41x = 1,410.53 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.41x = 410,801.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,801.30/940.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.83

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