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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.65, 1,393.06 and 270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.65, 1,393.06 and 270.53 is: 405.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.65 : 1,393.06 = 270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.65/1,393.06 = 270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.65x = 1,393.06 × 270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.65x = 376,857.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,857.56/928.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.81

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