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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.34, 1,392.62 and 279.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.34, 1,392.62 and 279.07 is: 418.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.34 : 1,392.62 = 279.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.34/1,392.62 = 279.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.34x = 1,392.62 × 279.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.34x = 388,638.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,638.29/928.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.64

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