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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.92, 1,416.02 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.92, 1,416.02 and 294.44 is: 441.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.92 : 1,416.02 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.92/1,416.02 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.92x = 1,416.02 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.92x = 416,924.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,924.38/943.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.69

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