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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.70, 1,394.51 and 381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.70, 1,394.51 and 381.50 is: 572.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.70 : 1,394.51 = 381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.70/1,394.51 = 381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.70x = 1,394.51 × 381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.70x = 531,996.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,996.68/929.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.22

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