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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.30, 1,390.98 and 379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.30, 1,390.98 and 379.32 is: 568.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.30 : 1,390.98 = 379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.30/1,390.98 = 379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.30x = 1,390.98 × 379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.30x = 527,626.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,626.53/927.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.99

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