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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.14, 1,390.70 and 277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.14, 1,390.70 and 277.88 is: 416.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.14 : 1,390.70 = 277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.14/1,390.70 = 277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.14x = 1,390.70 × 277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.14x = 386,441.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,441.46/927.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.81

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