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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.12, 1,414.78 and 293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.12, 1,414.78 and 293.88 is: 440.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.12 : 1,414.78 = 293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.12/1,414.78 = 293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.12x = 1,414.78 × 293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.12x = 415,775.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,775.55/943.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.85

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