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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.49, 1,389.74 and 277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.49, 1,389.74 and 277.18 is: 415.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.49 : 1,389.74 = 277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.49/1,389.74 = 277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.49x = 1,389.74 × 277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.49x = 385,208.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,208.13/926.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.77

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