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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.40, 1,403.10 and 277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.40, 1,403.10 and 277.30 is: 415.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.40 : 1,403.10 = 277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.40/1,403.10 = 277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.40x = 1,403.10 × 277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.40x = 389,079.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,079.63/935.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.95

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