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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.32, 1,393.98 and 374.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.32, 1,393.98 and 374.28 is: 561.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.32 : 1,393.98 = 374.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.32/1,393.98 = 374.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.32x = 1,393.98 × 374.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.32x = 521,738.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,738.83/929.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.42

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