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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.68, 1,398.94 and 248.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.68, 1,398.94 and 248.68 is: 373.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.68 : 1,398.94 = 248.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.68/1,398.94 = 248.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.68x = 1,398.94 × 248.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.68x = 347,888.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,888.40/932.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.00

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