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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.15, 1,414.95 and 293.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.15, 1,414.95 and 293.89 is: 440.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.15 : 1,414.95 = 293.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.15/1,414.95 = 293.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.15x = 1,414.95 × 293.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.15x = 415,839.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,839.66/943.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.91

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