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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.56, 1,412.28 and 257.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.56, 1,412.28 and 257.56 is: 386.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.56 : 1,412.28 = 257.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.56/1,412.28 = 257.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.56x = 1,412.28 × 257.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.56x = 363,746.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,746.84/941.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.32

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