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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.64, 1,392.92 and 244.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.64, 1,392.92 and 244.64 is: 366.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.64 : 1,392.92 = 244.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.64/1,392.92 = 244.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.64x = 1,392.92 × 244.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.64x = 340,763.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,763.95/928.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.95

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