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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.31, 1,412.10 and 292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.31, 1,412.10 and 292.14 is: 438.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.31 : 1,412.10 = 292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.31/1,412.10 = 292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.31x = 1,412.10 × 292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.31x = 412,530.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,530.89/941.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.25

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