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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.51, 1,393.04 and 380.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.51, 1,393.04 and 380.59 is: 571.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.51 : 1,393.04 = 380.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.51/1,393.04 = 380.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.51x = 1,393.04 × 380.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.51x = 530,177.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,177.09/928.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.00

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