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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.42, 1,392.42 and 279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.42, 1,392.42 and 279.20 is: 418.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.42 : 1,392.42 = 279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.42/1,392.42 = 279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.42x = 1,392.42 × 279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.42x = 388,763.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,763.66/928.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.74

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