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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.21, 1,413.51 and 292.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.21, 1,413.51 and 292.98 is: 439.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.21 : 1,413.51 = 292.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.21/1,413.51 = 292.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.21x = 1,413.51 × 292.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.21x = 414,130.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,130.16/942.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.53

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