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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.12, 1,393.46 and 270.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.12, 1,393.46 and 270.82 is: 406.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.12 : 1,393.46 = 270.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.12/1,393.46 = 270.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.12x = 1,393.46 × 270.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.12x = 377,378.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,378.24/929.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.17

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