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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.27, 1,393.68 and 271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.27, 1,393.68 and 271.14 is: 406.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.27 : 1,393.68 = 271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.27/1,393.68 = 271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.27x = 1,393.68 × 271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.27x = 377,882.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,882.40/929.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.65

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