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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.62, 1,393.11 and 279.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.62, 1,393.11 and 279.27 is: 418.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.62 : 1,393.11 = 279.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.62/1,393.11 = 279.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.62x = 1,393.11 × 279.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.62x = 389,053.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,053.83/928.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.96

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