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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.44, 1,392.16 and 279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.44, 1,392.16 and 279.08 is: 418.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.44 : 1,392.16 = 279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.44/1,392.16 = 279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.44x = 1,392.16 × 279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.44x = 388,524.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,524.01/928.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.47

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