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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.19, 1,410.30 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.19, 1,410.30 and 246.84 is: 370.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.19 : 1,410.30 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.19/1,410.30 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.19x = 1,410.30 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.19x = 348,118.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,118.45/940.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.27

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