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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.22, 1,411.26 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.22, 1,411.26 and 291.90 is: 437.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.22 : 1,411.26 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.22/1,411.26 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.22x = 1,411.26 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.22x = 411,946.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,946.79/941.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.67

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