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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.71, 1,413.96 and 293.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.71, 1,413.96 and 293.39 is: 440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.71 : 1,413.96 = 293.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.71/1,413.96 = 293.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.71x = 1,413.96 × 293.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.71x = 414,841.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,841.72/942.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.05

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