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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.75, 1,411.22 and 256.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.75, 1,411.22 and 256.75 is: 385.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.75 : 1,411.22 = 256.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.75/1,411.22 = 256.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.75x = 1,411.22 × 256.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.75x = 362,330.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,330.74/940.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.15

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