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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.51, 1,413.92 and 293.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.51, 1,413.92 and 293.09 is: 439.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.51 : 1,413.92 = 293.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.51/1,413.92 = 293.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.51x = 1,413.92 × 293.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.51x = 414,405.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,405.81/942.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.68

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