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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.52, 1,410.60 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.52, 1,410.60 and 291.08 is: 436.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.52 : 1,410.60 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.52/1,410.60 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.52x = 1,410.60 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.52x = 410,597.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,597.45/940.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.56

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