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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.52, 1,389.80 and 277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.52, 1,389.80 and 277.28 is: 415.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.52 : 1,389.80 = 277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.52/1,389.80 = 277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.52x = 1,389.80 × 277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.52x = 385,363.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,363.74/926.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.93

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