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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.30, 1,394.14 and 280.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.30, 1,394.14 and 280.02 is: 420.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.30 : 1,394.14 = 280.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.30/1,394.14 = 280.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.30x = 1,394.14 × 280.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.30x = 390,387.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,387.08/929.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.09

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