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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.20, 1,392.38 and 303.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.20, 1,392.38 and 303.54 is: 455.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.20 : 1,392.38 = 303.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.20/1,392.38 = 303.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.20x = 1,392.38 × 303.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.20x = 422,643.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,643.03/928.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.34

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