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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.66, 1,400.33 and 249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.66, 1,400.33 and 249.50 is: 374.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.66 : 1,400.33 = 249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.66/1,400.33 = 249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.66x = 1,400.33 × 249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.66x = 349,382.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,382.34/933.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.21

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