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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.56, 1,410.97 and 291.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.56, 1,410.97 and 291.34 is: 437.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.56 : 1,410.97 = 291.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.56/1,410.97 = 291.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.56x = 1,410.97 × 291.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.56x = 411,072.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,072.00/940.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.05

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