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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.40, 1,414.94 and 294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.40, 1,414.94 and 294.08 is: 441.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.40 : 1,414.94 = 294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.40/1,414.94 = 294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.40x = 1,414.94 × 294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.40x = 416,097.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,097.01/943.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.06

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