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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.00, 1,397.66 and 273.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.00, 1,397.66 and 273.71 is: 410.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.00 : 1,397.66 = 273.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.00/1,397.66 = 273.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.00x = 1,397.66 × 273.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.00x = 382,547.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,547.21/932.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.46

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