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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.47, 1,394.17 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.47, 1,394.17 and 381.24 is: 571.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.47 : 1,394.17 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.47/1,394.17 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.47x = 1,394.17 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.47x = 531,513.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,513.37/929.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.85

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