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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.04, 1,393.52 and 381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.04, 1,393.52 and 381.08 is: 571.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.04 : 1,393.52 = 381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.04/1,393.52 = 381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.04x = 1,393.52 × 381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.04x = 531,042.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,042.60/929.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.60

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