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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.34, 1,393.71 and 312.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.34, 1,393.71 and 312.90 is: 469.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.34 : 1,393.71 = 312.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.34/1,393.71 = 312.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.34x = 1,393.71 × 312.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.34x = 436,091.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,091.86/929.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.25

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