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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.43, 1,390.92 and 269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.43, 1,390.92 and 269.13 is: 403.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.43 : 1,390.92 = 269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.43/1,390.92 = 269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.43x = 1,390.92 × 269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.43x = 374,336.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,336.20/927.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.63

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