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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.10, 1,391.46 and 380.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.10, 1,391.46 and 380.54 is: 570.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.10 : 1,391.46 = 380.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.10/1,391.46 = 380.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.10x = 1,391.46 × 380.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.10x = 529,506.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,506.19/928.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.53

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