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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.43, 1,401.66 and 241.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.43, 1,401.66 and 241.09 is: 361.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.43 : 1,401.66 = 241.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.43/1,401.66 = 241.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.43x = 1,401.66 × 241.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.43x = 337,926.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,926.21/934.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.64

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