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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.08, 1,392.12 and 380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.08, 1,392.12 and 380.16 is: 570.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.08 : 1,392.12 = 380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.08/1,392.12 = 380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.08x = 1,392.12 × 380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.08x = 529,228.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,228.34/928.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.24

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