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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.54, 1,410.53 and 291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.54, 1,410.53 and 291.32 is: 436.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.54 : 1,410.53 = 291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.54/1,410.53 = 291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.54x = 1,410.53 × 291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.54x = 410,915.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,915.60/940.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.90

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