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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.36, 1,414.95 and 294.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.36, 1,414.95 and 294.10 is: 441.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.36 : 1,414.95 = 294.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.36/1,414.95 = 294.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.36x = 1,414.95 × 294.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.36x = 416,136.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,136.80/943.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.12

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