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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.52, 1,391.31 and 278.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.52, 1,391.31 and 278.24 is: 417.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.52 : 1,391.31 = 278.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.52/1,391.31 = 278.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.52x = 1,391.31 × 278.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.52x = 387,111.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,111.14/927.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.36

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