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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.45, 1,393.56 and 381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.45, 1,393.56 and 381.08 is: 571.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.45 : 1,393.56 = 381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.45/1,393.56 = 381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.45x = 1,393.56 × 381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.45x = 531,057.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,057.84/929.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.37

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