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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.97, 1,416.09 and 294.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.97, 1,416.09 and 294.75 is: 442.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.97 : 1,416.09 = 294.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.97/1,416.09 = 294.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.97x = 1,416.09 × 294.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.97x = 417,392.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,392.53/943.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.17

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