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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.13, 1,394.86 and 271.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.13, 1,394.86 and 271.82 is: 407.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.13 : 1,394.86 = 271.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.13/1,394.86 = 271.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.13x = 1,394.86 × 271.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.13x = 379,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,150.85/930.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.63

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