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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.04, 1,390.48 and 277.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.04, 1,390.48 and 277.78 is: 416.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.04 : 1,390.48 = 277.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.04/1,390.48 = 277.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.04x = 1,390.48 × 277.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.04x = 386,247.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,247.53/927.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.65

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