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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.57, 1,391.36 and 278.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.57, 1,391.36 and 278.31 is: 417.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.57 : 1,391.36 = 278.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.57/1,391.36 = 278.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.57x = 1,391.36 × 278.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.57x = 387,221.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,221.05/927.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.46

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