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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.94, 1,411.50 and 247.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.94, 1,411.50 and 247.61 is: 371.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.94 : 1,411.50 = 247.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.94/1,411.50 = 247.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.94x = 1,411.50 × 247.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.94x = 349,501.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,501.52/940.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.44

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