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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.33, 1,393.99 and 381.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.33, 1,393.99 and 381.13 is: 571.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.33 : 1,393.99 = 381.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.33/1,393.99 = 381.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.33x = 1,393.99 × 381.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.33x = 531,284.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,284.44/929.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.69

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