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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.08, 1,400.96 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.08, 1,400.96 and 250.08 is: 375.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.08 : 1,400.96 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.08/1,400.96 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.08x = 1,400.96 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.08x = 350,352.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,352.08/934.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.08

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