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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.85, 1,411.15 and 247.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.85, 1,411.15 and 247.57 is: 371.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.85 : 1,411.15 = 247.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.85/1,411.15 = 247.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.85x = 1,411.15 × 247.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.85x = 349,358.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,358.41/940.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.32

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