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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.58, 1,414.92 and 294.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.58, 1,414.92 and 294.32 is: 441.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.58 : 1,414.92 = 294.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.58/1,414.92 = 294.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.58x = 1,414.92 × 294.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.58x = 416,439.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,439.25/943.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.34

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