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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.26, 1,392.27 and 380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.26, 1,392.27 and 380.34 is: 570.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.26 : 1,392.27 = 380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.26/1,392.27 = 380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.26x = 1,392.27 × 380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.26x = 529,535.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,535.97/928.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.46

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