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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.72, 1,393.05 and 279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.72, 1,393.05 and 279.44 is: 419.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.72 : 1,393.05 = 279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.72/1,393.05 = 279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.72x = 1,393.05 × 279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.72x = 389,273.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,273.89/928.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.15

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