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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.36, 1,391.44 and 379.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.36, 1,391.44 and 379.94 is: 570.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.36 : 1,391.44 = 379.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.36/1,391.44 = 379.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.36x = 1,391.44 × 379.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.36x = 528,663.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,663.71/927.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.07

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