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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.32, 1,394.33 and 381.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.32, 1,394.33 and 381.36 is: 572.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.32 : 1,394.33 = 381.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.32/1,394.33 = 381.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.32x = 1,394.33 × 381.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.32x = 531,737.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,737.70/929.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.18

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