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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.30, 1,414.98 and 294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.30, 1,414.98 and 294.04 is: 441.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.30 : 1,414.98 = 294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.30/1,414.98 = 294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.30x = 1,414.98 × 294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.30x = 416,057.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,057.18/943.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.07

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