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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.10, 1,392.36 and 278.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.10, 1,392.36 and 278.85 is: 418.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.10 : 1,392.36 = 278.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.10/1,392.36 = 278.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.10x = 1,392.36 × 278.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.10x = 388,252.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,252.62/928.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.33

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