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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.42, 1,412.33 and 292.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.42, 1,412.33 and 292.13 is: 438.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.42 : 1,412.33 = 292.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.42/1,412.33 = 292.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.42x = 1,412.33 × 292.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.42x = 412,575.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,575.44/941.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.25

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