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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.32, 1,389.57 and 379.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.32, 1,389.57 and 379.19 is: 568.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.32 : 1,389.57 = 379.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.32/1,389.57 = 379.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.32x = 1,389.57 × 379.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.32x = 526,904.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,904.10/927.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.20

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