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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.30, 1,392.04 and 278.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.30, 1,392.04 and 278.91 is: 418.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.30 : 1,392.04 = 278.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.30/1,392.04 = 278.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.30x = 1,392.04 × 278.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.30x = 388,253.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,253.88/928.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.24

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