Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.94, 1,410 and 246.61
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 939.94, 1,410 and 246.61 is: 369.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
939.94 : 1,410 = 246.61 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
939.94/1,410 = 246.61/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
939.94x = 1,410 × 246.61 - Step 4: Simplify right side
939.94x = 347,720.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 347,720.10/939.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369.94
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