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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.44, 1,401.66 and 276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.44, 1,401.66 and 276.33 is: 414.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.44 : 1,401.66 = 276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.44/1,401.66 = 276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.44x = 1,401.66 × 276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.44x = 387,320.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,320.71/934.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.50

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