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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.88, 1,415.97 and 294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.88, 1,415.97 and 294.48 is: 441.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.88 : 1,415.97 = 294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.88/1,415.97 = 294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.88x = 1,415.97 × 294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.88x = 416,974.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,974.85/943.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.77

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