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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.66, 1,394.68 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.66, 1,394.68 and 280.40 is: 420.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.66 : 1,394.68 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.66/1,394.68 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.66x = 1,394.68 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.66x = 391,068.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,068.27/929.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.66

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