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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.68, 1,400.44 and 249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.68, 1,400.44 and 249.68 is: 374.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.68 : 1,400.44 = 249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.68/1,400.44 = 249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.68x = 1,400.44 × 249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.68x = 349,661.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,661.86/933.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.50

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