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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.71, 1,393.32 and 373.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.71, 1,393.32 and 373.58 is: 560.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.71 : 1,393.32 = 373.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.71/1,393.32 = 373.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.71x = 1,393.32 × 373.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.71x = 520,518.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,518.10/928.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.48

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