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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.57, 1,390.17 and 379.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.57, 1,390.17 and 379.10 is: 568.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.57 : 1,390.17 = 379.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.57/1,390.17 = 379.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.57x = 1,390.17 × 379.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.57x = 527,015.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,015.50/927.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.17

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