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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.08, 1,393.62 and 381.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.08, 1,393.62 and 381.16 is: 571.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.08 : 1,393.62 = 381.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.08/1,393.62 = 381.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.08x = 1,393.62 × 381.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.08x = 531,192.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,192.20/929.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.74

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