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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.30, 1,389.44 and 277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.30, 1,389.44 and 277.03 is: 415.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.30 : 1,389.44 = 277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.30/1,389.44 = 277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.30x = 1,389.44 × 277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.30x = 384,918.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,918.99/926.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.54

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