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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.34, 1,415.16 and 293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.34, 1,415.16 and 293.94 is: 440.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.34 : 1,415.16 = 293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.34/1,415.16 = 293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.34x = 1,415.16 × 293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.34x = 415,972.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,972.13/943.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.96

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