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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.54, 1,394.27 and 245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.54, 1,394.27 and 245.54 is: 368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.54 : 1,394.27 = 245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.54/1,394.27 = 245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.54x = 1,394.27 × 245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.54x = 342,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,349.06/929.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.30

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