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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.25, 1,393.92 and 245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.25, 1,393.92 and 245.25 is: 367.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.25 : 1,393.92 = 245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.25/1,393.92 = 245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.25x = 1,393.92 × 245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.25x = 341,858.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,858.88/929.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.89

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