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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.05, 1,402.25 and 276.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.05, 1,402.25 and 276.75 is: 415.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.05 : 1,402.25 = 276.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.05/1,402.25 = 276.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.05x = 1,402.25 × 276.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.05x = 388,071.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,071.30/935.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.03

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