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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.63, 1,394.12 and 271.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.63, 1,394.12 and 271.33 is: 406.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.63 : 1,394.12 = 271.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.63/1,394.12 = 271.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.63x = 1,394.12 × 271.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.63x = 378,258.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,258.25/929.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.89

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