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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.63, 1,398.94 and 248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.63, 1,398.94 and 248.63 is: 372.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.63 : 1,398.94 = 248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.63/1,398.94 = 248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.63x = 1,398.94 × 248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.63x = 347,810.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,810.84/932.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.94

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