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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.89, 1,415.75 and 250.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.89, 1,415.75 and 250.54 is: 375.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.89 : 1,415.75 = 250.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.89/1,415.75 = 250.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.89x = 1,415.75 × 250.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.89x = 354,702.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,702.01/943.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.79

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