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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.28, 1,394.16 and 381.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.28, 1,394.16 and 381.84 is: 572.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.28 : 1,394.16 = 381.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.28/1,394.16 = 381.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.28x = 1,394.16 × 381.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.28x = 532,346.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,346.05/929.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.86

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