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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.07, 1,397.76 and 273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.07, 1,397.76 and 273.75 is: 410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.07 : 1,397.76 = 273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.07/1,397.76 = 273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.07x = 1,397.76 × 273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.07x = 382,636.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,636.80/932.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.52

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