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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.43, 1,389.93 and 378.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.43, 1,389.93 and 378.99 is: 567.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.43 : 1,389.93 = 378.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.43/1,389.93 = 378.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.43x = 1,389.93 × 378.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.43x = 526,767.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,767.68/927.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.99

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