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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.16, 1,390.95 and 379.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.16, 1,390.95 and 379.27 is: 568.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.16 : 1,390.95 = 379.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.16/1,390.95 = 379.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.16x = 1,390.95 × 379.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.16x = 527,545.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,545.61/927.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.99

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