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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.47, 1,415.21 and 294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.47, 1,415.21 and 294.26 is: 441.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.47 : 1,415.21 = 294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.47/1,415.21 = 294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.47x = 1,415.21 × 294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.47x = 416,431.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,431.15/943.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.38

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