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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.69, 1,412.62 and 248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.69, 1,412.62 and 248.36 is: 372.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.69 : 1,412.62 = 248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.69/1,412.62 = 248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.69x = 1,412.62 × 248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.69x = 350,844.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,844.33/941.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.57

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