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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.23, 1,414.86 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.23, 1,414.86 and 249.84 is: 374.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.23 : 1,414.86 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.23/1,414.86 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.23x = 1,414.86 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.23x = 353,488.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,488.62/943.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.76

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