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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.10, 1,411.52 and 291.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.10, 1,411.52 and 291.75 is: 437.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.10 : 1,411.52 = 291.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.10/1,411.52 = 291.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.10x = 1,411.52 × 291.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.10x = 411,809.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,809.50/941.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.58

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