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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.54, 1,394.82 and 381.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.54, 1,394.82 and 381.58 is: 572.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.54 : 1,394.82 = 381.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.54/1,394.82 = 381.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.54x = 1,394.82 × 381.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.54x = 532,231.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,231.93/929.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.57

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