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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.57, 1,409.34 and 255.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.57, 1,409.34 and 255.57 is: 383.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.57 : 1,409.34 = 255.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.57/1,409.34 = 255.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.57x = 1,409.34 × 255.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.57x = 360,185.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,185.02/939.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.35

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