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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.38, 1,392.68 and 312.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.38, 1,392.68 and 312.04 is: 468.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.38 : 1,392.68 = 312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.38/1,392.68 = 312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.38x = 1,392.68 × 312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.38x = 434,571.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,571.87/928.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.10

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