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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.02, 1,390.50 and 233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.02, 1,390.50 and 233.67 is: 350.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.02 : 1,390.50 = 233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.02/1,390.50 = 233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.02x = 1,390.50 × 233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.02x = 324,918.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,918.14/927.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.50

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