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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.19, 1,414.77 and 249.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.19, 1,414.77 and 249.86 is: 374.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.19 : 1,414.77 = 249.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.19/1,414.77 = 249.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.19x = 1,414.77 × 249.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.19x = 353,497.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,497.03/943.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.79

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