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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.08, 1,410.08 and 256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.08, 1,410.08 and 256.08 is: 384.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.08 : 1,410.08 = 256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.08/1,410.08 = 256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.08x = 1,410.08 × 256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.08x = 361,093.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,093.29/940.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.11

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