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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.25, 1,396.88 and 247.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.25, 1,396.88 and 247.25 is: 370.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.25 : 1,396.88 = 247.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.25/1,396.88 = 247.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.25x = 1,396.88 × 247.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.25x = 345,377.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,377.34/931.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.88

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