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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.14, 1,392.23 and 278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.14, 1,392.23 and 278.88 is: 418.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.14 : 1,392.23 = 278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.14/1,392.23 = 278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.14x = 1,392.23 × 278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.14x = 388,265.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,265.10/928.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.33

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