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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.95, 1,411.32 and 247.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.95, 1,411.32 and 247.62 is: 371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.95 : 1,411.32 = 247.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.95/1,411.32 = 247.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.95x = 1,411.32 × 247.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.95x = 349,471.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,471.06/940.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.40

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