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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.98, 1,395.15 and 271.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.98, 1,395.15 and 271.85 is: 407.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.98 : 1,395.15 = 271.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.98/1,395.15 = 271.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.98x = 1,395.15 × 271.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.98x = 379,271.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,271.53/929.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.83

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