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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.25, 1,411.88 and 257.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.25, 1,411.88 and 257.25 is: 385.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.25 : 1,411.88 = 257.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.25/1,411.88 = 257.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.25x = 1,411.88 × 257.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.25x = 363,204.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,204.84/941.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.88

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