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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.70, 1,391.46 and 243.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.70, 1,391.46 and 243.70 is: 365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.70 : 1,391.46 = 243.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.70/1,391.46 = 243.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.70x = 1,391.46 × 243.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.70x = 339,098.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,098.80/927.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.53

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