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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.41, 1,392.17 and 303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.41, 1,392.17 and 303.50 is: 455.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.41 : 1,392.17 = 303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.41/1,392.17 = 303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.41x = 1,392.17 × 303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.41x = 422,515.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,515.12/928.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.10

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