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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.02, 1,390.52 and 277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.02, 1,390.52 and 277.70 is: 416.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.02 : 1,390.52 = 277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.02/1,390.52 = 277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.02x = 1,390.52 × 277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.02x = 386,147.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,147.40/927.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.55

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