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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.11, 1,390.50 and 277.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.11, 1,390.50 and 277.71 is: 416.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.11 : 1,390.50 = 277.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.11/1,390.50 = 277.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.11x = 1,390.50 × 277.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.11x = 386,155.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,155.76/927.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.52

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