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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.27, 1,391.16 and 379.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.27, 1,391.16 and 379.83 is: 569.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.27 : 1,391.16 = 379.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.27/1,391.16 = 379.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.27x = 1,391.16 × 379.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.27x = 528,404.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,404.30/927.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.85

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