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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.30, 1,389.71 and 277.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.30, 1,389.71 and 277.06 is: 415.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.30 : 1,389.71 = 277.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.30/1,389.71 = 277.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.30x = 1,389.71 × 277.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.30x = 385,030.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,030.27/926.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.66

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