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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927, 1,390.54 and 243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927, 1,390.54 and 243 is: 364.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927 : 1,390.54 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927/1,390.54 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927x = 1,390.54 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927x = 337,901.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,901.22/927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.51

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