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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.17, 1,413.27 and 292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.17, 1,413.27 and 292.88 is: 439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.17 : 1,413.27 = 292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.17/1,413.27 = 292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.17x = 1,413.27 × 292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.17x = 413,911.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,911.45/942.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.32

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