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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.20, 1,394 and 279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.20, 1,394 and 279.92 is: 419.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.20 : 1,394 = 279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.20/1,394 = 279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.20x = 1,394 × 279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.20x = 390,208.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,208.48/929.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.94

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