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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.53, 1,403.13 and 277.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.53, 1,403.13 and 277.23 is: 415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.53 : 1,403.13 = 277.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.53/1,403.13 = 277.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.53x = 1,403.13 × 277.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.53x = 388,989.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,989.73/935.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.80

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