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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.44, 1,415.28 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.44, 1,415.28 and 294.12 is: 441.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.44 : 1,415.28 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.44/1,415.28 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.44x = 1,415.28 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.44x = 416,262.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,262.15/943.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.22

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