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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.32, 1,411.96 and 257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.32, 1,411.96 and 257.32 is: 385.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.32 : 1,411.96 = 257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.32/1,411.96 = 257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.32x = 1,411.96 × 257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.32x = 363,325.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,325.55/941.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.97

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