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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.76, 1,412.51 and 248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.76, 1,412.51 and 248.48 is: 372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.76 : 1,412.51 = 248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.76/1,412.51 = 248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.76x = 1,412.51 × 248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.76x = 350,977.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,977.27/941.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.68

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