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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.74, 1,402.09 and 241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.74, 1,402.09 and 241.40 is: 362.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.74 : 1,402.09 = 241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.74/1,402.09 = 241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.74x = 1,402.09 × 241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.74x = 338,464.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,464.53/934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.09

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