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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.22, 1,392.24 and 278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.22, 1,392.24 and 278.90 is: 418.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.22 : 1,392.24 = 278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.22/1,392.24 = 278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.22x = 1,392.24 × 278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.22x = 388,295.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,295.74/928.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.32

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