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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.19, 1,414.55 and 293.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.19, 1,414.55 and 293.59 is: 440.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.19 : 1,414.55 = 293.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.19/1,414.55 = 293.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.19x = 1,414.55 × 293.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.19x = 415,296.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,296.27/943.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.31

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