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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.16, 1,396.40 and 272.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.16, 1,396.40 and 272.87 is: 409.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.16 : 1,396.40 = 272.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.16/1,396.40 = 272.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.16x = 1,396.40 × 272.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.16x = 381,034.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,034.50/931.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.20

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