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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.16, 1,402.57 and 276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.16, 1,402.57 and 276.90 is: 415.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.16 : 1,402.57 = 276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.16/1,402.57 = 276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.16x = 1,402.57 × 276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.16x = 388,371.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,371.63/935.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.30

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