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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.24, 1,390.35 and 310.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.24, 1,390.35 and 310.62 is: 465.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.24 : 1,390.35 = 310.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.24/1,390.35 = 310.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.24x = 1,390.35 × 310.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.24x = 431,870.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,870.52/927.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.76

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