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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.25, 1,392.74 and 380.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.25, 1,392.74 and 380.46 is: 570.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.25 : 1,392.74 = 380.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.25/1,392.74 = 380.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.25x = 1,392.74 × 380.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.25x = 529,879.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,879.96/928.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.84

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