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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.14, 1,399.48 and 275.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.14, 1,399.48 and 275.02 is: 412.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.14 : 1,399.48 = 275.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.14/1,399.48 = 275.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.14x = 1,399.48 × 275.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.14x = 384,884.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,884.99/933.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.46

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