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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.26, 1,393.50 and 381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.26, 1,393.50 and 381.08 is: 571.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.26 : 1,393.50 = 381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.26/1,393.50 = 381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.26x = 1,393.50 × 381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.26x = 531,034.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,034.98/929.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.46

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