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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.40, 1,391.06 and 234.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.40, 1,391.06 and 234.07 is: 351.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.40 : 1,391.06 = 234.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.40/1,391.06 = 234.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.40x = 1,391.06 × 234.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.40x = 325,605.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,605.41/927.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.09

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