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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.66, 1,398.83 and 248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.66, 1,398.83 and 248.50 is: 372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.66 : 1,398.83 = 248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.66/1,398.83 = 248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.66x = 1,398.83 × 248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.66x = 347,609.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,609.26/932.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.71

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