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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.29, 1,394.18 and 280.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.29, 1,394.18 and 280.04 is: 420.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.29 : 1,394.18 = 280.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.29/1,394.18 = 280.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.29x = 1,394.18 × 280.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.29x = 390,424.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,424.77/929.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.13

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