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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.63, 1,391.44 and 243.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.63, 1,391.44 and 243.63 is: 365.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.63 : 1,391.44 = 243.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.63/1,391.44 = 243.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.63x = 1,391.44 × 243.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.63x = 338,996.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,996.53/927.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.44

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