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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.78, 1,391.66 and 243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.78, 1,391.66 and 243.78 is: 365.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.78 : 1,391.66 = 243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.78/1,391.66 = 243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.78x = 1,391.66 × 243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.78x = 339,258.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,258.87/927.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.67

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