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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.50, 1,390.98 and 278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.50, 1,390.98 and 278.08 is: 417.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.50 : 1,390.98 = 278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.50/1,390.98 = 278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.50x = 1,390.98 × 278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.50x = 386,803.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,803.72/927.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.04

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