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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.08, 1,392.31 and 269.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.08, 1,392.31 and 269.95 is: 404.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.08 : 1,392.31 = 269.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.08/1,392.31 = 269.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.08x = 1,392.31 × 269.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.08x = 375,854.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,854.08/928.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.98

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