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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.56, 1,394.24 and 381.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.56, 1,394.24 and 381.70 is: 572.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.56 : 1,394.24 = 381.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.56/1,394.24 = 381.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.56x = 1,394.24 × 381.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.56x = 532,181.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,181.41/929.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.51

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