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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.45, 1,415.43 and 294.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.45, 1,415.43 and 294.16 is: 441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.45 : 1,415.43 = 294.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.45/1,415.43 = 294.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.45x = 1,415.43 × 294.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.45x = 416,362.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,362.89/943.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.32

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