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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.58, 1,412.33 and 248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.58, 1,412.33 and 248.27 is: 372.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.58 : 1,412.33 = 248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.58/1,412.33 = 248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.58x = 1,412.33 × 248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.58x = 350,630.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,630.87/941.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.39

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