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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.65, 1,415.70 and 294.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.65, 1,415.70 and 294.39 is: 441.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.65 : 1,415.70 = 294.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.65/1,415.70 = 294.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.65x = 1,415.70 × 294.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.65x = 416,767.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,767.92/943.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.66

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