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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.66, 1,390.12 and 277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.66, 1,390.12 and 277.32 is: 416.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.66 : 1,390.12 = 277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.66/1,390.12 = 277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.66x = 1,390.12 × 277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.66x = 385,508.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,508.08/926.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.02

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