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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.21, 1,390.94 and 310.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.21, 1,390.94 and 310.99 is: 466.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.21 : 1,390.94 = 310.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.21/1,390.94 = 310.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.21x = 1,390.94 × 310.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.21x = 432,567.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,567.17/927.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.52

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