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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.27, 1,414.98 and 294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.27, 1,414.98 and 294 is: 441.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.27 : 1,414.98 = 294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.27/1,414.98 = 294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.27x = 1,414.98 × 294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.27x = 416,003.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,003.02/943.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.02

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