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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.97, 1,400.98 and 240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.97, 1,400.98 and 240.66 is: 360.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.97 : 1,400.98 = 240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.97/1,400.98 = 240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.97x = 1,400.98 × 240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.97x = 337,153.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,153.99/933.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.99

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