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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.69, 1,394.55 and 245.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.69, 1,394.55 and 245.69 is: 368.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.69 : 1,394.55 = 245.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.69/1,394.55 = 245.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.69x = 1,394.55 × 245.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.69x = 342,626.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,626.99/929.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.54

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