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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928, 1,391.76 and 278.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928, 1,391.76 and 278.56 is: 417.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928 : 1,391.76 = 278.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928/1,391.76 = 278.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928x = 1,391.76 × 278.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928x = 387,688.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,688.67/928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.77

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