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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.70, 1,401.96 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.70, 1,401.96 and 250.70 is: 376.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.70 : 1,401.96 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.70/1,401.96 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.70x = 1,401.96 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.70x = 351,471.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,471.37/934.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.03

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