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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.14, 1,402.48 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.14, 1,402.48 and 277.02 is: 415.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.14 : 1,402.48 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.14/1,402.48 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.14x = 1,402.48 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.14x = 388,515.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,515.01/935.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.46

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