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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.38, 1,413.54 and 292.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.38, 1,413.54 and 292.94 is: 439.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.38 : 1,413.54 = 292.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.38/1,413.54 = 292.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.38x = 1,413.54 × 292.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.38x = 414,082.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,082.41/942.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.40

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