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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.99, 1,392.62 and 380.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.99, 1,392.62 and 380.27 is: 570.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.99 : 1,392.62 = 380.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.99/1,392.62 = 380.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.99x = 1,392.62 × 380.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.99x = 529,573.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,573.19/927.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.67

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