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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.37, 1,413.55 and 293.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.37, 1,413.55 and 293.11 is: 439.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.37 : 1,413.55 = 293.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.37/1,413.55 = 293.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.37x = 1,413.55 × 293.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.37x = 414,325.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,325.64/942.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.66

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