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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.81, 1,392.23 and 380.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.81, 1,392.23 and 380.38 is: 570.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.81 : 1,392.23 = 380.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.81/1,392.23 = 380.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.81x = 1,392.23 × 380.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.81x = 529,569.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,569.49/927.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.77

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