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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.63, 1,403.40 and 277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.63, 1,403.40 and 277.48 is: 416.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.63 : 1,403.40 = 277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.63/1,403.40 = 277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.63x = 1,403.40 × 277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.63x = 389,408.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,408.42/935.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.20

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