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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.20, 1,392.20 and 380.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.20, 1,392.20 and 380.44 is: 570.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.20 : 1,392.20 = 380.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.20/1,392.20 = 380.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.20x = 1,392.20 × 380.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.20x = 529,648.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,648.57/928.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.62

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