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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.25, 1,394.10 and 381.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.25, 1,394.10 and 381.51 is: 572.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.25 : 1,394.10 = 381.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.25/1,394.10 = 381.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.25x = 1,394.10 × 381.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.25x = 531,863.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,863.09/929.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.36

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