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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.44, 1,411.76 and 292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.44, 1,411.76 and 292 is: 437.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.44 : 1,411.76 = 292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.44/1,411.76 = 292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.44x = 1,411.76 × 292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.44x = 412,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,233.92/941.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.88

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