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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.61, 1,394.49 and 280.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.61, 1,394.49 and 280.37 is: 420.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.61 : 1,394.49 = 280.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.61/1,394.49 = 280.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.61x = 1,394.49 × 280.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.61x = 390,966.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,966.19/929.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.57

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