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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.29, 1,390.93 and 379.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.29, 1,390.93 and 379.37 is: 569.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.29 : 1,390.93 = 379.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.29/1,390.93 = 379.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.29x = 1,390.93 × 379.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.29x = 527,681.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,681.78/927.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.06

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