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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.65, 1,403.56 and 277.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.65, 1,403.56 and 277.53 is: 416.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.65 : 1,403.56 = 277.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.65/1,403.56 = 277.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.65x = 1,403.56 × 277.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.65x = 389,525.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,525.09/935.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.31

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