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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.24, 1,408.93 and 245.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.24, 1,408.93 and 245.93 is: 368.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.24 : 1,408.93 = 245.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.24/1,408.93 = 245.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.24x = 1,408.93 × 245.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.24x = 346,490.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,490.50/939.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.91

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