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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.22, 1,393.85 and 271.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.22, 1,393.85 and 271.15 is: 406.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.22 : 1,393.85 = 271.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.22/1,393.85 = 271.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.22x = 1,393.85 × 271.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.22x = 377,942.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,942.43/929.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.73

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