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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.15, 1,391.17 and 380.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.15, 1,391.17 and 380.03 is: 569.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.15 : 1,391.17 = 380.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.15/1,391.17 = 380.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.15x = 1,391.17 × 380.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.15x = 528,687.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,687.29/928.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.62

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