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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.14, 1,410.27 and 246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.14, 1,410.27 and 246.83 is: 370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.14 : 1,410.27 = 246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.14/1,410.27 = 246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.14x = 1,410.27 × 246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.14x = 348,089.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,089.89/940.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.25

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