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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.35, 1,413.72 and 293.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.35, 1,413.72 and 293.06 is: 439.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.35 : 1,413.72 = 293.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.35/1,413.72 = 293.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.35x = 1,413.72 × 293.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.35x = 414,308.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,308.32/942.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.66

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