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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.13, 1,391.99 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.13, 1,391.99 and 270 is: 404.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.13 : 1,391.99 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.13/1,391.99 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.13x = 1,391.99 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.13x = 375,835.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,835.95/928.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.94

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