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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.42, 1,409.11 and 246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.42, 1,409.11 and 246.08 is: 369.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.42 : 1,409.11 = 246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.42/1,409.11 = 246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.42x = 1,409.11 × 246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.42x = 346,756.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,756.70/939.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.12

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