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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.84, 1,414.17 and 258.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.84, 1,414.17 and 258.84 is: 388.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.84 : 1,414.17 = 258.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.84/1,414.17 = 258.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.84x = 1,414.17 × 258.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.84x = 366,043.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,043.76/942.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.24

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