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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.50, 1,391.21 and 379.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.50, 1,391.21 and 379.55 is: 569.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.50 : 1,391.21 = 379.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.50/1,391.21 = 379.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.50x = 1,391.21 × 379.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.50x = 528,024.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,024.90/927.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.30

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