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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.34, 1,394.01 and 381.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.34, 1,394.01 and 381.57 is: 572.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.34 : 1,394.01 = 381.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.34/1,394.01 = 381.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.34x = 1,394.01 × 381.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.34x = 531,912.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,912.40/929.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.36

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