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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.28, 1,411.84 and 292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.28, 1,411.84 and 292 is: 437.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.28 : 1,411.84 = 292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.28/1,411.84 = 292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.28x = 1,411.84 × 292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.28x = 412,257.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,257.28/941.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.98

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