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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.43, 1,394.16 and 280.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.43, 1,394.16 and 280.17 is: 420.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.43 : 1,394.16 = 280.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.43/1,394.16 = 280.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.43x = 1,394.16 × 280.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.43x = 390,601.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,601.81/929.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.26

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