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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.51, 1,415.42 and 294.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.51, 1,415.42 and 294.09 is: 441.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.51 : 1,415.42 = 294.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.51/1,415.42 = 294.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.51x = 1,415.42 × 294.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.51x = 416,260.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,260.87/943.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.18

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