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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.43, 1,391.37 and 379.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.43, 1,391.37 and 379.69 is: 569.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.43 : 1,391.37 = 379.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.43/1,391.37 = 379.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.43x = 1,391.37 × 379.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.43x = 528,289.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,289.28/927.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.63

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