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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.61, 1,415.60 and 294.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.61, 1,415.60 and 294.39 is: 441.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.61 : 1,415.60 = 294.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.61/1,415.60 = 294.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.61x = 1,415.60 × 294.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.61x = 416,737.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,737.01/943.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.64

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