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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.80, 1,401.93 and 276.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.80, 1,401.93 and 276.81 is: 415.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.80 : 1,401.93 = 276.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.80/1,401.93 = 276.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.80x = 1,401.93 × 276.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.80x = 388,068.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,068.24/934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.14

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