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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.07, 1,411.63 and 247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.07, 1,411.63 and 247.76 is: 371.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.07 : 1,411.63 = 247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.07/1,411.63 = 247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.07x = 1,411.63 × 247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.07x = 349,743.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,743.06/941.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.64

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