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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.07, 1,392.11 and 278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.07, 1,392.11 and 278.80 is: 418.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.07 : 1,392.11 = 278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.07/1,392.11 = 278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.07x = 1,392.11 × 278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.07x = 388,120.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,120.27/928.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.20

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