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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.78, 1,392.10 and 380.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.78, 1,392.10 and 380.10 is: 570.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.78 : 1,392.10 = 380.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.78/1,392.10 = 380.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.78x = 1,392.10 × 380.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.78x = 529,137.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,137.21/927.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.33

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