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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.45, 1,413.57 and 249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.45, 1,413.57 and 249.12 is: 373.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.45 : 1,413.57 = 249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.45/1,413.57 = 249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.45x = 1,413.57 × 249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.45x = 352,148.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,148.56/942.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.65

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