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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.31, 1,392.98 and 380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.31, 1,392.98 and 380.88 is: 571.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.31 : 1,392.98 = 380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.31/1,392.98 = 380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.31x = 1,392.98 × 380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.31x = 530,558.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,558.22/928.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.53

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