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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.50, 1,404.75 and 243.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.50, 1,404.75 and 243.17 is: 364.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.50 : 1,404.75 = 243.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.50/1,404.75 = 243.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.50x = 1,404.75 × 243.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.50x = 341,584.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,584.82/936.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.75

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