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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.41, 1,393.82 and 336.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.41, 1,393.82 and 336.36 is: 504.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.41 : 1,393.82 = 336.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.41/1,393.82 = 336.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.41x = 1,393.82 × 336.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.41x = 468,818.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,818.33/929.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.43

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