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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.98, 1,393.25 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.98, 1,393.25 and 270.68 is: 405.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.98 : 1,393.25 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.98/1,393.25 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.98x = 1,393.25 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.98x = 377,116.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,116.59/928.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.95

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