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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.34, 1,392.51 and 380.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.34, 1,392.51 and 380.57 is: 570.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.34 : 1,392.51 = 380.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.34/1,392.51 = 380.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.34x = 1,392.51 × 380.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.34x = 529,947.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,947.53/928.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.86

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