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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.51, 1,415.28 and 294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.51, 1,415.28 and 294.26 is: 441.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.51 : 1,415.28 = 294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.51/1,415.28 = 294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.51x = 1,415.28 × 294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.51x = 416,460.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,460.29/943.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.39

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