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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.66, 1,412.71 and 292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.66, 1,412.71 and 292.36 is: 438.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.66 : 1,412.71 = 292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.66/1,412.71 = 292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.66x = 1,412.71 × 292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.66x = 413,019.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,019.90/941.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.61

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