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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.24, 1,391.10 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.24, 1,391.10 and 278.04 is: 417.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.24 : 1,391.10 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.24/1,391.10 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.24x = 1,391.10 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.24x = 386,781.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,781.44/927.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.13

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