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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.78, 1,414.09 and 293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.78, 1,414.09 and 293.56 is: 440.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.78 : 1,414.09 = 293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.78/1,414.09 = 293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.78x = 1,414.09 × 293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.78x = 415,120.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,120.26/942.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.32

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