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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.63, 1,394.67 and 280.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.63, 1,394.67 and 280.38 is: 420.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.63 : 1,394.67 = 280.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.63/1,394.67 = 280.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.63x = 1,394.67 × 280.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.63x = 391,037.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,037.57/929.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.64

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