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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.96, 1,392.02 and 380.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.96, 1,392.02 and 380.27 is: 570.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.96 : 1,392.02 = 380.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.96/1,392.02 = 380.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.96x = 1,392.02 × 380.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.96x = 529,334.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,334.58/927.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.43

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