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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.29, 1,393.90 and 245.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.29, 1,393.90 and 245.29 is: 367.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.29 : 1,393.90 = 245.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.29/1,393.90 = 245.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.29x = 1,393.90 × 245.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.29x = 341,908.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,908.50/929.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.92

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