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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.24, 1,392.99 and 380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.24, 1,392.99 and 380.52 is: 571.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.24 : 1,392.99 = 380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.24/1,392.99 = 380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.24x = 1,392.99 × 380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.24x = 530,060.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,060.55/928.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.04

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