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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.43, 1,392.42 and 270.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.43, 1,392.42 and 270.13 is: 405.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.43 : 1,392.42 = 270.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.43/1,392.42 = 270.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.43x = 1,392.42 × 270.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.43x = 376,134.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,134.41/928.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.13

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