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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.53, 1,391.38 and 294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.53, 1,391.38 and 294.26 is: 441.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.53 : 1,391.38 = 294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.53/1,391.38 = 294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.53x = 1,391.38 × 294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.53x = 409,426.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,426.01/927.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.42

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