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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.55, 1,412.46 and 292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.55, 1,412.46 and 292.20 is: 438.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.55 : 1,412.46 = 292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.55/1,412.46 = 292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.55x = 1,412.46 × 292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.55x = 412,720.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,720.81/941.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.34

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