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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.55, 1,393.79 and 382.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.55, 1,393.79 and 382.11 is: 572.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.55 : 1,393.79 = 382.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.55/1,393.79 = 382.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.55x = 1,393.79 × 382.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.55x = 532,581.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,581.10/929.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.95

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