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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.14, 1,412.08 and 291.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.14, 1,412.08 and 291.93 is: 438.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.14 : 1,412.08 = 291.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.14/1,412.08 = 291.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.14x = 1,412.08 × 291.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.14x = 412,228.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,228.51/941.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.01

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