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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.15, 1,393.73 and 381.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.15, 1,393.73 and 381.21 is: 571.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.15 : 1,393.73 = 381.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.15/1,393.73 = 381.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.15x = 1,393.73 × 381.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.15x = 531,304.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,304.77/929.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.82

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