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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.69, 1,415.69 and 294.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.69, 1,415.69 and 294.30 is: 441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.69 : 1,415.69 = 294.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.69/1,415.69 = 294.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.69x = 1,415.69 × 294.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.69x = 416,637.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,637.57/943.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.50

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