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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.42, 1,399.77 and 275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.42, 1,399.77 and 275.13 is: 412.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.42 : 1,399.77 = 275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.42/1,399.77 = 275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.42x = 1,399.77 × 275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.42x = 385,118.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,118.72/933.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.59

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