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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.11, 1,414.67 and 293.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.11, 1,414.67 and 293.85 is: 440.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.11 : 1,414.67 = 293.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.11/1,414.67 = 293.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.11x = 1,414.67 × 293.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.11x = 415,699.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,699.31/943.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.78

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