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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.63, 1,395.73 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.63, 1,395.73 and 272.50 is: 408.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.63 : 1,395.73 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.63/1,395.73 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.63x = 1,395.73 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.63x = 380,336.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,336.43/930.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.69

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