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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.32, 1,415 and 294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.32, 1,415 and 294.06 is: 441.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.32 : 1,415 = 294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.32/1,415 = 294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.32x = 1,415 × 294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.32x = 416,094.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,094.90/943.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.10

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