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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.85, 1,415.80 and 250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.85, 1,415.80 and 250.52 is: 375.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.85 : 1,415.80 = 250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.85/1,415.80 = 250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.85x = 1,415.80 × 250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.85x = 354,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,685.12/943.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.78

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