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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.48, 1,401.76 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.48, 1,401.76 and 250.48 is: 375.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.48 : 1,401.76 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.48/1,401.76 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.48x = 1,401.76 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.48x = 351,112.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,112.84/934.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.73

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