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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914, 1,369.92 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914, 1,369.92 and 393.84 is: 590.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914 : 1,369.92 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914/1,369.92 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914x = 1,369.92 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914x = 539,529.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,529.29/914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.29

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