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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.04, 1,392 and 311.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.04, 1,392 and 311.68 is: 467.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.04 : 1,392 = 311.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.04/1,392 = 311.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.04x = 1,392 × 311.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.04x = 433,858.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,858.56/928.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.50

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