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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.66, 1,390.22 and 277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.66, 1,390.22 and 277.36 is: 416.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.66 : 1,390.22 = 277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.66/1,390.22 = 277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.66x = 1,390.22 × 277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.66x = 385,591.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,591.42/926.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.11

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