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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.39, 1,390.87 and 379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.39, 1,390.87 and 379.02 is: 568.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.39 : 1,390.87 = 379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.39/1,390.87 = 379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.39x = 1,390.87 × 379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.39x = 527,167.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,167.55/927.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.44

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