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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.10, 1,393.84 and 270.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.10, 1,393.84 and 270.98 is: 406.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.10 : 1,393.84 = 270.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.10/1,393.84 = 270.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.10x = 1,393.84 × 270.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.10x = 377,695.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,695.12/929.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.52

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