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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.18, 1,392.42 and 311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.18, 1,392.42 and 311.88 is: 467.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.18 : 1,392.42 = 311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.18/1,392.42 = 311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.18x = 1,392.42 × 311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.18x = 434,274.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,274.34/928.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.88

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