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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.68, 1,394.94 and 382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.68, 1,394.94 and 382.24 is: 573.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.68 : 1,394.94 = 382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.68/1,394.94 = 382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.68x = 1,394.94 × 382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.68x = 533,201.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,201.87/929.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.53

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