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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.66, 1,403.43 and 277.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.66, 1,403.43 and 277.51 is: 416.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.66 : 1,403.43 = 277.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.66/1,403.43 = 277.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.66x = 1,403.43 × 277.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.66x = 389,462.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,462.35/935.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.24

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