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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.91, 1,392 and 278.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.91, 1,392 and 278.56 is: 417.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.91 : 1,392 = 278.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.91/1,392 = 278.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.91x = 1,392 × 278.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.91x = 387,755.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,755.52/927.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.88

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