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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.34, 1,408.92 and 245.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.34, 1,408.92 and 245.98 is: 368.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.34 : 1,408.92 = 245.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.34/1,408.92 = 245.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.34x = 1,408.92 × 245.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.34x = 346,566.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,566.14/939.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.95

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