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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.12, 1,390.36 and 277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.12, 1,390.36 and 277.68 is: 416.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.12 : 1,390.36 = 277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.12/1,390.36 = 277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.12x = 1,390.36 × 277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.12x = 386,075.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,075.16/927.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.42

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