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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.53, 1,394.27 and 381.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.53, 1,394.27 and 381.74 is: 572.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.53 : 1,394.27 = 381.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.53/1,394.27 = 381.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.53x = 1,394.27 × 381.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.53x = 532,246.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,246.72/929.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.60

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