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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.78, 1,393.86 and 352.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.78, 1,393.86 and 352.34 is: 528.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.78 : 1,393.86 = 352.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.78/1,393.86 = 352.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.78x = 1,393.86 × 352.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.78x = 491,112.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,112.63/929.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.20

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