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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.27, 1,391.45 and 342.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.27, 1,391.45 and 342.68 is: 514.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.27 : 1,391.45 = 342.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.27/1,391.45 = 342.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.27x = 1,391.45 × 342.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.27x = 476,822.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,822.09/927.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.22

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