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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.27, 1,392.80 and 380.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.27, 1,392.80 and 380.84 is: 570.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.27 : 1,392.80 = 380.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.27/1,392.80 = 380.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.27x = 1,392.80 × 380.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.27x = 530,425.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,425.08/929.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.80

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