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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.94, 1,391.56 and 311.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.94, 1,391.56 and 311.50 is: 467.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.94 : 1,391.56 = 311.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.94/1,391.56 = 311.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.94x = 1,391.56 × 311.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.94x = 433,470.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,470.94/927.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.13

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