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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.29, 1,393.60 and 270.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.29, 1,393.60 and 270.98 is: 406.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.29 : 1,393.60 = 270.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.29/1,393.60 = 270.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.29x = 1,393.60 × 270.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.29x = 377,637.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,637.73/929.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.37

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