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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.59, 1,415.59 and 294.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.59, 1,415.59 and 294.38 is: 441.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.59 : 1,415.59 = 294.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.59/1,415.59 = 294.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.59x = 1,415.59 × 294.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.59x = 416,713.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,713.57/943.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.63

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