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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.75, 1,395.57 and 382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.75, 1,395.57 and 382.25 is: 573.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.75 : 1,395.57 = 382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.75/1,395.57 = 382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.75x = 1,395.57 × 382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.75x = 533,456.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,456.63/929.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.76

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