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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.18, 1,398 and 274.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.18, 1,398 and 274.19 is: 411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.18 : 1,398 = 274.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.18/1,398 = 274.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.18x = 1,398 × 274.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.18x = 383,310.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,310.63/932.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.20

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