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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.66, 1,393.05 and 373.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.66, 1,393.05 and 373.57 is: 560.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.66 : 1,393.05 = 373.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.66/1,393.05 = 373.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.66x = 1,393.05 × 373.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.66x = 520,401.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,401.69/928.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.38

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