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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.60, 1,410.78 and 291.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.60, 1,410.78 and 291.38 is: 437.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.60 : 1,410.78 = 291.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.60/1,410.78 = 291.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.60x = 1,410.78 × 291.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.60x = 411,073.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,073.08/940.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.03

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