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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.09, 1,390.70 and 277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.09, 1,390.70 and 277.88 is: 416.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.09 : 1,390.70 = 277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.09/1,390.70 = 277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.09x = 1,390.70 × 277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.09x = 386,439.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,439.37/927.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.83

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