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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.36, 1,389.60 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.36, 1,389.60 and 379.08 is: 568.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.36 : 1,389.60 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.36/1,389.60 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.36x = 1,389.60 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.36x = 526,769.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,769.57/927.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.03

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