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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.47, 1,415.29 and 294.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.47, 1,415.29 and 294.21 is: 441.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.47 : 1,415.29 = 294.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.47/1,415.29 = 294.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.47x = 1,415.29 × 294.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.47x = 416,392.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,392.47/943.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.34

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