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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.38, 1,390.50 and 310.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.38, 1,390.50 and 310.93 is: 466.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.38 : 1,390.50 = 310.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.38/1,390.50 = 310.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.38x = 1,390.50 × 310.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.38x = 432,348.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,348.17/927.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.20

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