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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.35, 1,391.26 and 278.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.35, 1,391.26 and 278.09 is: 417.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.35 : 1,391.26 = 278.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.35/1,391.26 = 278.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.35x = 1,391.26 × 278.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.35x = 386,895.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,895.49/927.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.21

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