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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.36, 1,412.17 and 291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.36, 1,412.17 and 291.94 is: 437.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.36 : 1,412.17 = 291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.36/1,412.17 = 291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.36x = 1,412.17 × 291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.36x = 412,264.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,264.65/941.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.95

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