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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.55, 1,392 and 311.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.55, 1,392 and 311.56 is: 467.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.55 : 1,392 = 311.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.55/1,392 = 311.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.55x = 1,392 × 311.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.55x = 433,691.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,691.52/927.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.57

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