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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.04, 1,396.52 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.04, 1,396.52 and 247.04 is: 370.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.04 : 1,396.52 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.04/1,396.52 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.04x = 1,396.52 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.04x = 344,996.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,996.30/931.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.55

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