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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.97, 1,414.55 and 293.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.97, 1,414.55 and 293.75 is: 440.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.97 : 1,414.55 = 293.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.97/1,414.55 = 293.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.97x = 1,414.55 × 293.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.97x = 415,524.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,524.06/942.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.65

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