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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.36, 1,391.44 and 379.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.36, 1,391.44 and 379.93 is: 570.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.36 : 1,391.44 = 379.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.36/1,391.44 = 379.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.36x = 1,391.44 × 379.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.36x = 528,649.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,649.80/927.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.06

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