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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.53, 1,404.57 and 278.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.53, 1,404.57 and 278.27 is: 417.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.53 : 1,404.57 = 278.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.53/1,404.57 = 278.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.53x = 1,404.57 × 278.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.53x = 390,849.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,849.69/936.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.34

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