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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.48, 1,391.28 and 379.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.48, 1,391.28 and 379.56 is: 569.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.48 : 1,391.28 = 379.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.48/1,391.28 = 379.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.48x = 1,391.28 × 379.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.48x = 528,074.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,074.24/927.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.36

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