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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.28, 1,392.53 and 380.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.28, 1,392.53 and 380.72 is: 571.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.28 : 1,392.53 = 380.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.28/1,392.53 = 380.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.28x = 1,392.53 × 380.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.28x = 530,165.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,165.60/928.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.13

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