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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.64, 1,391.73 and 380.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.64, 1,391.73 and 380.26 is: 570.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.64 : 1,391.73 = 380.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.64/1,391.73 = 380.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.64x = 1,391.73 × 380.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.64x = 529,219.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,219.25/927.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.50

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