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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.02, 1,394.81 and 271.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.02, 1,394.81 and 271.89 is: 407.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.02 : 1,394.81 = 271.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.02/1,394.81 = 271.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.02x = 1,394.81 × 271.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.02x = 379,233.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,233.53/930.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.77

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