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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.22, 1,390.83 and 269.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.22, 1,390.83 and 269.11 is: 403.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.22 : 1,390.83 = 269.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.22/1,390.83 = 269.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.22x = 1,390.83 × 269.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.22x = 374,286.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,286.26/927.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.67

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