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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.48, 1,415.39 and 294.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.48, 1,415.39 and 294.07 is: 441.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.48 : 1,415.39 = 294.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.48/1,415.39 = 294.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.48x = 1,415.39 × 294.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.48x = 416,223.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,223.74/943.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.16

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