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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.46, 1,391.34 and 379.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.46, 1,391.34 and 379.49 is: 569.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.46 : 1,391.34 = 379.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.46/1,391.34 = 379.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.46x = 1,391.34 × 379.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.46x = 528,003.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,003.09/927.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.30

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