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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.16, 1,392.54 and 380.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.16, 1,392.54 and 380.71 is: 570.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.16 : 1,392.54 = 380.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.16/1,392.54 = 380.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.16x = 1,392.54 × 380.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.16x = 530,153.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,153.90/929.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.57

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