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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.82, 1,390.30 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.82, 1,390.30 and 277.50 is: 416.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.82 : 1,390.30 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.82/1,390.30 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.82x = 1,390.30 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.82x = 385,808.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,808.25/926.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.27

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