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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.91, 1,410.95 and 291.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.91, 1,410.95 and 291.49 is: 437.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.91 : 1,410.95 = 291.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.91/1,410.95 = 291.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.91x = 1,410.95 × 291.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.91x = 411,269.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,269.30/940.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.10

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