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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.40, 1,390.96 and 311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.40, 1,390.96 and 311 is: 466.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.40 : 1,390.96 = 311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.40/1,390.96 = 311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.40x = 1,390.96 × 311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.40x = 432,588.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,588.56/927.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.45

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