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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.88, 1,415.88 and 294.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.88, 1,415.88 and 294.66 is: 442.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.88 : 1,415.88 = 294.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.88/1,415.88 = 294.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.88x = 1,415.88 × 294.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.88x = 417,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,203.20/943.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.01

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