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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.19, 1,392.36 and 278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.19, 1,392.36 and 278.92 is: 418.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.19 : 1,392.36 = 278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.19/1,392.36 = 278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.19x = 1,392.36 × 278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.19x = 388,357.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,357.05/928.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.40

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