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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.05, 1,392.15 and 269.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.05, 1,392.15 and 269.91 is: 404.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.05 : 1,392.15 = 269.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.05/1,392.15 = 269.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.05x = 1,392.15 × 269.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.05x = 375,755.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,755.21/928.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.89

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