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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.66, 1,394.73 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.66, 1,394.73 and 280.40 is: 420.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.66 : 1,394.73 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.66/1,394.73 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.66x = 1,394.73 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.66x = 391,075.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,075.32/929.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.67

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