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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.77, 1,415.73 and 294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.77, 1,415.73 and 294.50 is: 441.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.77 : 1,415.73 = 294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.77/1,415.73 = 294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.77x = 1,415.73 × 294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.77x = 416,931.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,931.01/943.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.77

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