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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.27, 1,389.41 and 277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.27, 1,389.41 and 277.03 is: 415.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.27 : 1,389.41 = 277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.27/1,389.41 = 277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.27x = 1,389.41 × 277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.27x = 384,908.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,908.25/926.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.55

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