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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.62, 1,390.25 and 379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.62, 1,390.25 and 379.16 is: 568.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.62 : 1,390.25 = 379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.62/1,390.25 = 379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.62x = 1,390.25 × 379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.62x = 527,127.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,127.19/927.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.26

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