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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.13, 1,393.69 and 245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.13, 1,393.69 and 245.13 is: 367.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.13 : 1,393.69 = 245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.13/1,393.69 = 245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.13x = 1,393.69 × 245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.13x = 341,635.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,635.23/929.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.69

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