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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.52, 1,392.76 and 312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.52, 1,392.76 and 312.08 is: 468.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.52 : 1,392.76 = 312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.52/1,392.76 = 312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.52x = 1,392.76 × 312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.52x = 434,652.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,652.54/928.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.11

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