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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.96, 1,391.71 and 269.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.96, 1,391.71 and 269.83 is: 404.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.96 : 1,391.71 = 269.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.96/1,391.71 = 269.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.96x = 1,391.71 × 269.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.96x = 375,523.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,523.76/927.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.68

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