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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.61, 1,394.55 and 381.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.61, 1,394.55 and 381.51 is: 572.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.61 : 1,394.55 = 381.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.61/1,394.55 = 381.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.61x = 1,394.55 × 381.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.61x = 532,034.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,034.77/929.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.32

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