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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.37, 1,394.01 and 280.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.37, 1,394.01 and 280.11 is: 420.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.37 : 1,394.01 = 280.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.37/1,394.01 = 280.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.37x = 1,394.01 × 280.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.37x = 390,476.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,476.14/929.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.15

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