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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.67, 1,389.90 and 277.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.67, 1,389.90 and 277.25 is: 415.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.67 : 1,389.90 = 277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.67/1,389.90 = 277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.67x = 1,389.90 × 277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.67x = 385,349.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,349.78/926.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.84

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