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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.47, 1,389.25 and 277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.47, 1,389.25 and 277.03 is: 415.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.47 : 1,389.25 = 277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.47/1,389.25 = 277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.47x = 1,389.25 × 277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.47x = 384,863.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,863.93/926.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.41

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