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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.55, 1,394.37 and 280.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.55, 1,394.37 and 280.38 is: 420.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.55 : 1,394.37 = 280.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.55/1,394.37 = 280.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.55x = 1,394.37 × 280.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.55x = 390,953.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,953.46/929.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.58

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