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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.53, 1,390.02 and 277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.53, 1,390.02 and 277.26 is: 415.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.53 : 1,390.02 = 277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.53/1,390.02 = 277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.53x = 1,390.02 × 277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.53x = 385,396.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,396.95/926.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.96

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