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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.85, 1,394.44 and 271.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.85, 1,394.44 and 271.55 is: 407.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.85 : 1,394.44 = 271.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.85/1,394.44 = 271.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.85x = 1,394.44 × 271.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.85x = 378,653.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,653.21/929.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.22

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