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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.06, 1,394.76 and 271.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.06, 1,394.76 and 271.75 is: 407.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.06 : 1,394.76 = 271.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.06/1,394.76 = 271.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.06x = 1,394.76 × 271.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.06x = 379,026.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,026.03/930.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.53

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