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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.74, 1,400.59 and 240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.74, 1,400.59 and 240.40 is: 360.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.74 : 1,400.59 = 240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.74/1,400.59 = 240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.74x = 1,400.59 × 240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.74x = 336,701.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,701.84/933.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.59

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