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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.02, 1,392.03 and 278.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.02, 1,392.03 and 278.77 is: 418.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.02 : 1,392.03 = 278.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.02/1,392.03 = 278.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.02x = 1,392.03 × 278.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.02x = 388,054.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,054.81/928.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.15

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