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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.20, 1,391.68 and 380.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.20, 1,391.68 and 380.24 is: 570.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.20 : 1,391.68 = 380.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.20/1,391.68 = 380.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.20x = 1,391.68 × 380.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.20x = 529,172.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,172.40/928.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.11

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