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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.13, 1,391 and 379.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.13, 1,391 and 379.57 is: 569.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.13 : 1,391 = 379.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.13/1,391 = 379.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.13x = 1,391 × 379.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.13x = 527,981.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,981.87/927.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.48

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