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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.41, 1,390.98 and 278.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.41, 1,390.98 and 278.21 is: 417.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.41 : 1,390.98 = 278.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.41/1,390.98 = 278.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.41x = 1,390.98 × 278.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.41x = 386,984.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,984.55/927.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.27

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