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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.29, 1,404.14 and 278.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.29, 1,404.14 and 278.03 is: 416.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.29 : 1,404.14 = 278.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.29/1,404.14 = 278.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.29x = 1,404.14 × 278.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.29x = 390,395.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,395.16/936.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.96

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