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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.51, 1,390.87 and 379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.51, 1,390.87 and 379.32 is: 568.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.51 : 1,390.87 = 379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.51/1,390.87 = 379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.51x = 1,390.87 × 379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.51x = 527,584.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,584.81/927.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.82

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