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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.01, 1,392.29 and 380.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.01, 1,392.29 and 380.09 is: 570.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.01 : 1,392.29 = 380.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.01/1,392.29 = 380.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.01x = 1,392.29 × 380.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.01x = 529,195.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,195.51/928.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.25

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