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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.41, 1,413.63 and 293.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.41, 1,413.63 and 293.15 is: 439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.41 : 1,413.63 = 293.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.41/1,413.63 = 293.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.41x = 1,413.63 × 293.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.41x = 414,398.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,398.57/942.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.72

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