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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.91, 1,415.87 and 294.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.91, 1,415.87 and 294.70 is: 442.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.91 : 1,415.87 = 294.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.91/1,415.87 = 294.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.91x = 1,415.87 × 294.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.91x = 417,248.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,248.34/943.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.04

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