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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.16, 1,392.24 and 278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.16, 1,392.24 and 278.96 is: 418.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.16 : 1,392.24 = 278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.16/1,392.24 = 278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.16x = 1,392.24 × 278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.16x = 388,379.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,379.27/928.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.44

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