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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.43, 1,393.92 and 271.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.43, 1,393.92 and 271.13 is: 406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.43 : 1,393.92 = 271.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.43/1,393.92 = 271.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.43x = 1,393.92 × 271.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.43x = 377,933.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,933.53/929.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.63

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