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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.02, 1,389.67 and 379.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.02, 1,389.67 and 379.10 is: 568.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.02 : 1,389.67 = 379.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.02/1,389.67 = 379.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.02x = 1,389.67 × 379.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.02x = 526,823.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,823.90/927.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.30

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