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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.22, 1,391.27 and 380.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.22, 1,391.27 and 380.12 is: 569.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.22 : 1,391.27 = 380.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.22/1,391.27 = 380.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.22x = 1,391.27 × 380.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.22x = 528,840.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,840.70/928.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.74

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