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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.67, 1,392.90 and 279.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.67, 1,392.90 and 279.25 is: 418.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.67 : 1,392.90 = 279.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.67/1,392.90 = 279.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.67x = 1,392.90 × 279.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.67x = 388,967.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,967.33/928.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.84

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