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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.91, 1,402.35 and 241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.91, 1,402.35 and 241.52 is: 362.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.91 : 1,402.35 = 241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.91/1,402.35 = 241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.91x = 1,402.35 × 241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.91x = 338,694.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,694.59/934.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.28

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