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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.94, 1,413 and 248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.94, 1,413 and 248.61 is: 372.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.94 : 1,413 = 248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.94/1,413 = 248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.94x = 1,413 × 248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.94x = 351,285.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,285.93/941.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.94

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