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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.75, 1,393.64 and 336.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.75, 1,393.64 and 336.38 is: 504.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.75 : 1,393.64 = 336.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.75/1,393.64 = 336.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.75x = 1,393.64 × 336.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.75x = 468,786.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,786.50/929.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.21

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