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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.16, 1,392.23 and 372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.16, 1,392.23 and 372.90 is: 559.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.16 : 1,392.23 = 372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.16/1,392.23 = 372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.16x = 1,392.23 × 372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.16x = 519,160.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,160.70/928.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.35

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