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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.40, 1,390.92 and 277.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.40, 1,390.92 and 277.98 is: 416.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.40 : 1,390.92 = 277.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.40/1,390.92 = 277.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.40x = 1,390.92 × 277.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.40x = 386,647.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,647.94/927.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.92

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