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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.82, 1,412.88 and 292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.82, 1,412.88 and 292.41 is: 438.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.82 : 1,412.88 = 292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.82/1,412.88 = 292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.82x = 1,412.88 × 292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.82x = 413,140.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,140.24/941.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.66

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