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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.06, 1,393.66 and 381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.06, 1,393.66 and 381.50 is: 572.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.06 : 1,393.66 = 381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.06/1,393.66 = 381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.06x = 1,393.66 × 381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.06x = 531,681.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,681.29/929.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.28

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