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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.40, 1,414.98 and 285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.40, 1,414.98 and 285.20 is: 427.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.40 : 1,414.98 = 285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.40/1,414.98 = 285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.40x = 1,414.98 × 285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.40x = 403,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,552.30/943.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.76

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