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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.70, 1,403.46 and 251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.70, 1,403.46 and 251.70 is: 377.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.70 : 1,403.46 = 251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.70/1,403.46 = 251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.70x = 1,403.46 × 251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.70x = 353,250.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,250.88/935.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.53

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