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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.56, 1,390.02 and 277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.56, 1,390.02 and 277.24 is: 415.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.56 : 1,390.02 = 277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.56/1,390.02 = 277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.56x = 1,390.02 × 277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.56x = 385,369.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,369.14/926.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.91

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