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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.88, 1,392.23 and 380.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.88, 1,392.23 and 380.39 is: 570.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.88 : 1,392.23 = 380.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.88/1,392.23 = 380.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.88x = 1,392.23 × 380.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.88x = 529,594.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,594.80/928.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.15

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