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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.22, 1,392.33 and 270.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.22, 1,392.33 and 270.11 is: 405.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.22 : 1,392.33 = 270.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.22/1,392.33 = 270.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.22x = 1,392.33 × 270.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.22x = 376,075.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,075.29/928.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.16

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