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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.11, 1,393.44 and 381.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.11, 1,393.44 and 381.45 is: 572.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.11 : 1,393.44 = 381.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.11/1,393.44 = 381.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.11x = 1,393.44 × 381.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.11x = 531,518.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,518.81/929.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.07

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