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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.13, 1,393.68 and 374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.13, 1,393.68 and 374.08 is: 561.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.13 : 1,393.68 = 374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.13/1,393.68 = 374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.13x = 1,393.68 × 374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.13x = 521,347.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,347.81/929.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.11

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