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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.12, 1,393.70 and 279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.12, 1,393.70 and 279.72 is: 419.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.12 : 1,393.70 = 279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.12/1,393.70 = 279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.12x = 1,393.70 × 279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.12x = 389,844.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,844.37/929.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.59

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