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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.74, 1,415.66 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.74, 1,415.66 and 250.48 is: 375.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.74 : 1,415.66 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.74/1,415.66 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.74x = 1,415.66 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.74x = 354,593.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,593.13/943.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.73

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