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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.40, 1,394.94 and 381.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.40, 1,394.94 and 381.96 is: 573.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.40 : 1,394.94 = 381.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.40/1,394.94 = 381.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.40x = 1,394.94 × 381.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.40x = 532,811.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,811.28/929.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.29

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