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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.08, 1,392.42 and 379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.08, 1,392.42 and 379.96 is: 570.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.08 : 1,392.42 = 379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.08/1,392.42 = 379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.08x = 1,392.42 × 379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.08x = 529,065.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,065.64/928.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.06

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