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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.49, 1,415.24 and 294.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.49, 1,415.24 and 294.17 is: 441.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.49 : 1,415.24 = 294.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.49/1,415.24 = 294.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.49x = 1,415.24 × 294.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.49x = 416,321.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,321.15/943.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.26

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