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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.54, 1,394.53 and 352.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.54, 1,394.53 and 352.42 is: 528.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.54 : 1,394.53 = 352.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.54/1,394.53 = 352.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.54x = 1,394.53 × 352.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.54x = 491,455.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,455.90/929.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.71

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