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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.94, 1,409.92 and 246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.94, 1,409.92 and 246.56 is: 369.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.94 : 1,409.92 = 246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.94/1,409.92 = 246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.94x = 1,409.92 × 246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.94x = 347,622.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,622.21/939.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.84

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