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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.93, 1,390.68 and 379.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.93, 1,390.68 and 379.49 is: 568.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.93 : 1,390.68 = 379.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.93/1,390.68 = 379.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.93x = 1,390.68 × 379.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.93x = 527,749.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,749.15/927.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.74

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