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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.58, 1,412.37 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.58, 1,412.37 and 292.32 is: 438.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.58 : 1,412.37 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.58/1,412.37 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.58x = 1,412.37 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.58x = 412,864.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,864.00/941.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.48

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