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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.55, 1,391.30 and 379.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.55, 1,391.30 and 379.60 is: 569.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.55 : 1,391.30 = 379.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.55/1,391.30 = 379.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.55x = 1,391.30 × 379.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.55x = 528,137.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,137.48/927.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.39

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