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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.43, 1,393.61 and 381.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.43, 1,393.61 and 381.98 is: 572.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.43 : 1,393.61 = 381.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.43/1,393.61 = 381.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.43x = 1,393.61 × 381.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.43x = 532,322.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,322.27/929.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.74

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