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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.35, 1,390.52 and 379.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.35, 1,390.52 and 379.92 is: 569.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.35 : 1,390.52 = 379.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.35/1,390.52 = 379.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.35x = 1,390.52 × 379.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.35x = 528,285.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,285.88/927.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.67

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