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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.19, 1,415.02 and 293.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.19, 1,415.02 and 293.93 is: 440.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.19 : 1,415.02 = 293.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.19/1,415.02 = 293.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.19x = 1,415.02 × 293.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.19x = 415,909.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,909.02/943.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.96

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