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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.51, 1,391.19 and 269.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.51, 1,391.19 and 269.57 is: 404.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.51 : 1,391.19 = 269.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.51/1,391.19 = 269.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.51x = 1,391.19 × 269.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.51x = 375,015.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,015.12/927.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.32

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