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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.91, 1,413.92 and 293.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.91, 1,413.92 and 293.49 is: 440.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.91 : 1,413.92 = 293.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.91/1,413.92 = 293.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.91x = 1,413.92 × 293.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.91x = 414,972.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,972.11/942.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.10

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