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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.31, 1,393.59 and 402.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.31, 1,393.59 and 402.25 is: 603.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.31 : 1,393.59 = 402.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.31/1,393.59 = 402.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.31x = 1,393.59 × 402.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.31x = 560,573.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,573.32/929.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.21

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