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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.28, 1,412.20 and 292.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.28, 1,412.20 and 292.06 is: 438.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.28 : 1,412.20 = 292.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.28/1,412.20 = 292.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.28x = 1,412.20 × 292.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.28x = 412,447.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,447.13/941.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.18

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