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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.38, 1,389.60 and 277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.38, 1,389.60 and 277.12 is: 415.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.38 : 1,389.60 = 277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.38/1,389.60 = 277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.38x = 1,389.60 × 277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.38x = 385,085.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,085.95/926.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.69

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