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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.57, 1,391.66 and 380.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.57, 1,391.66 and 380.10 is: 569.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.57 : 1,391.66 = 380.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.57/1,391.66 = 380.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.57x = 1,391.66 × 380.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.57x = 528,969.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,969.97/928.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.66

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