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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.26, 1,390.50 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.26, 1,390.50 and 379.08 is: 568.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.26 : 1,390.50 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.26/1,390.50 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.26x = 1,390.50 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.26x = 527,110.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,110.74/927.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.46

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