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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.64, 1,392.98 and 279.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.64, 1,392.98 and 279.38 is: 419.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.64 : 1,392.98 = 279.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.64/1,392.98 = 279.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.64x = 1,392.98 × 279.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.64x = 389,162.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,162.39/928.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.07

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