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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.44, 1,389.91 and 277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.44, 1,389.91 and 277.16 is: 415.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.44 : 1,389.91 = 277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.44/1,389.91 = 277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.44x = 1,389.91 × 277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.44x = 385,227.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,227.46/926.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.81

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