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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.03, 1,392.32 and 380.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.03, 1,392.32 and 380.58 is: 570.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.03 : 1,392.32 = 380.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.03/1,392.32 = 380.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.03x = 1,392.32 × 380.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.03x = 529,892.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,892.71/929.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.38

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