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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.07, 1,390.64 and 378.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.07, 1,390.64 and 378.87 is: 568.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.07 : 1,390.64 = 378.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.07/1,390.64 = 378.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.07x = 1,390.64 × 378.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.07x = 526,872.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,872.49/927.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.32

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