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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.04, 1,393.24 and 279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.04, 1,393.24 and 279.60 is: 419.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.04 : 1,393.24 = 279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.04/1,393.24 = 279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.04x = 1,393.24 × 279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.04x = 389,549.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,549.90/929.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.30

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