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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.41, 1,402.94 and 277.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.41, 1,402.94 and 277.15 is: 415.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.41 : 1,402.94 = 277.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.41/1,402.94 = 277.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.41x = 1,402.94 × 277.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.41x = 388,824.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,824.82/935.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.67

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