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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.41, 1,399.95 and 275.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.41, 1,399.95 and 275.15 is: 412.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.41 : 1,399.95 = 275.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.41/1,399.95 = 275.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.41x = 1,399.95 × 275.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.41x = 385,194.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,194.87/933.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.67

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