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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.16, 1,395.07 and 271.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.16, 1,395.07 and 271.90 is: 407.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.16 : 1,395.07 = 271.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.16/1,395.07 = 271.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.16x = 1,395.07 × 271.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.16x = 379,319.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,319.53/930.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.80

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