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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.88, 1,391.83 and 269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.88, 1,391.83 and 269.80 is: 404.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.88 : 1,391.83 = 269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.88/1,391.83 = 269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.88x = 1,391.83 × 269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.88x = 375,511.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,511.58/927.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.70

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