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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.70, 1,394.08 and 280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.70, 1,394.08 and 280.36 is: 420.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.70 : 1,394.08 = 280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.70/1,394.08 = 280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.70x = 1,394.08 × 280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.70x = 390,844.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,844.27/929.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.40

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