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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.26, 1,393.76 and 235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.26, 1,393.76 and 235.86 is: 353.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.26 : 1,393.76 = 235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.26/1,393.76 = 235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.26x = 1,393.76 × 235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.26x = 328,735.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,735.44/929.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.76

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