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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.75, 1,394.71 and 245.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.75, 1,394.71 and 245.75 is: 368.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.75 : 1,394.71 = 245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.75/1,394.71 = 245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.75x = 1,394.71 × 245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.75x = 342,748.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,748.75/929.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.65

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