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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.31, 1,396.63 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.31, 1,396.63 and 273 is: 409.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.31 : 1,396.63 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.31/1,396.63 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.31x = 1,396.63 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.31x = 381,279.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,279.99/931.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.40

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