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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.94, 1,393.49 and 279.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.94, 1,393.49 and 279.67 is: 419.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.94 : 1,393.49 = 279.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.94/1,393.49 = 279.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.94x = 1,393.49 × 279.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.94x = 389,717.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,717.35/928.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.53

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