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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.94, 1,391.90 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.94, 1,391.90 and 234.60 is: 351.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.94 : 1,391.90 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.94/1,391.90 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.94x = 1,391.90 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.94x = 326,532.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,532.78/927.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.89

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