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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.34, 1,415.15 and 294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.34, 1,415.15 and 294.14 is: 441.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.34 : 1,415.15 = 294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.34/1,415.15 = 294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.34x = 1,415.15 × 294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.34x = 416,252.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,252.22/943.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.25

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