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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.38, 1,391.02 and 269.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.38, 1,391.02 and 269.25 is: 403.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.38 : 1,391.02 = 269.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.38/1,391.02 = 269.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.38x = 1,391.02 × 269.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.38x = 374,532.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,532.81/927.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.86

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