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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.90, 1,414.34 and 294.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.90, 1,414.34 and 294.09 is: 441.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.90 : 1,414.34 = 294.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.90/1,414.34 = 294.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.90x = 1,414.34 × 294.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.90x = 415,943.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,943.25/942.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.13

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