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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.69, 1,411.12 and 247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.69, 1,411.12 and 247.36 is: 371.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.69 : 1,411.12 = 247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.69/1,411.12 = 247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.69x = 1,411.12 × 247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.69x = 349,054.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,054.64/940.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.06

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