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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.92, 1,392 and 278.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.92, 1,392 and 278.72 is: 418.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.92 : 1,392 = 278.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.92/1,392 = 278.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.92x = 1,392 × 278.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.92x = 387,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,978.24/927.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.12

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