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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.22, 1,413.35 and 292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.22, 1,413.35 and 292.96 is: 439.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.22 : 1,413.35 = 292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.22/1,413.35 = 292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.22x = 1,413.35 × 292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.22x = 414,055.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,055.02/942.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.45

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