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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.11, 1,392.57 and 380.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.11, 1,392.57 and 380.42 is: 570.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.11 : 1,392.57 = 380.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.11/1,392.57 = 380.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.11x = 1,392.57 × 380.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.11x = 529,761.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,761.48/928.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.80

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