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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.38, 1,414.98 and 293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.38, 1,414.98 and 293.76 is: 440.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.38 : 1,414.98 = 293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.38/1,414.98 = 293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.38x = 1,414.98 × 293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.38x = 415,664.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,664.52/943.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.61

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