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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.56, 1,414.86 and 294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.56, 1,414.86 and 294.20 is: 441.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.56 : 1,414.86 = 294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.56/1,414.86 = 294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.56x = 1,414.86 × 294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.56x = 416,251.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,251.81/943.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.15

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