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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.16, 1,394.01 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.16, 1,394.01 and 381.24 is: 571.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.16 : 1,394.01 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.16/1,394.01 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.16x = 1,394.01 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.16x = 531,452.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,452.37/929.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.97

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