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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.67, 1,392.99 and 373.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.67, 1,392.99 and 373.63 is: 560.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.67 : 1,392.99 = 373.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.67/1,392.99 = 373.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.67x = 1,392.99 × 373.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.67x = 520,462.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,462.85/928.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.44

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