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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.32, 1,414.28 and 293.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.32, 1,414.28 and 293.68 is: 440.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.32 : 1,414.28 = 293.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.32/1,414.28 = 293.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.32x = 1,414.28 × 293.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.32x = 415,345.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,345.75/943.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.30

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