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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.74, 1,415.66 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.74, 1,415.66 and 294.44 is: 441.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.74 : 1,415.66 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.74/1,415.66 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.74x = 1,415.66 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.74x = 416,826.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,826.93/943.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.68

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