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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940, 1,410.08 and 256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940, 1,410.08 and 256 is: 384.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940 : 1,410.08 = 256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940/1,410.08 = 256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940x = 1,410.08 × 256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940x = 360,980.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,980.48/940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.02

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