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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.40, 1,391.07 and 234.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.40, 1,391.07 and 234.09 is: 351.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.40 : 1,391.07 = 234.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.40/1,391.07 = 234.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.40x = 1,391.07 × 234.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.40x = 325,636.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,636.45/927.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.13

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