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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.12, 1,394.98 and 272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.12, 1,394.98 and 272 is: 407.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.12 : 1,394.98 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.12/1,394.98 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.12x = 1,394.98 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.12x = 379,434.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,434.56/930.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.94

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