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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.13, 1,392.20 and 278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.13, 1,392.20 and 278.90 is: 418.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.13 : 1,392.20 = 278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.13/1,392.20 = 278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.13x = 1,392.20 × 278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.13x = 388,276.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,276.22/928.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.34

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