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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.66, 1,415.71 and 294.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.66, 1,415.71 and 294.36 is: 441.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.66 : 1,415.71 = 294.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.66/1,415.71 = 294.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.66x = 1,415.71 × 294.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.66x = 416,728.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,728.40/943.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.61

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