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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.35, 1,394.23 and 280.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.35, 1,394.23 and 280.04 is: 420.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.35 : 1,394.23 = 280.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.35/1,394.23 = 280.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.35x = 1,394.23 × 280.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.35x = 390,432.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,432.50/929.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.11

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