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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.51, 1,412.42 and 292.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.51, 1,412.42 and 292.09 is: 438.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.51 : 1,412.42 = 292.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.51/1,412.42 = 292.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.51x = 1,412.42 × 292.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.51x = 412,553.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,553.76/941.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.18

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