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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.96, 1,408.31 and 245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.96, 1,408.31 and 245.58 is: 368.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.96 : 1,408.31 = 245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.96/1,408.31 = 245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.96x = 1,408.31 × 245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.96x = 345,851.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,851.54/938.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.34

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