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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.56, 1,414.08 and 293.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.56, 1,414.08 and 293.30 is: 440.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.56 : 1,414.08 = 293.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.56/1,414.08 = 293.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.56x = 1,414.08 × 293.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.56x = 414,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,749.66/942.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.02

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