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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.01, 1,414.58 and 249.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.01, 1,414.58 and 249.70 is: 374.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.01 : 1,414.58 = 249.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.01/1,414.58 = 249.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.01x = 1,414.58 × 249.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.01x = 353,220.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,220.63/943.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.57

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