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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.57, 1,415.19 and 294.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.57, 1,415.19 and 294.13 is: 441.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.57 : 1,415.19 = 294.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.57/1,415.19 = 294.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.57x = 1,415.19 × 294.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.57x = 416,242.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,242.76/943.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.14

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