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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.82, 1,391.46 and 278.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.82, 1,391.46 and 278.38 is: 417.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.82 : 1,391.46 = 278.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.82/1,391.46 = 278.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.82x = 1,391.46 × 278.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.82x = 387,354.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,354.63/927.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.49

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