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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.34, 1,391.01 and 379.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.34, 1,391.01 and 379.57 is: 569.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.34 : 1,391.01 = 379.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.34/1,391.01 = 379.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.34x = 1,391.01 × 379.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.34x = 527,983.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,983.77/927.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.36

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