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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.81, 1,393.89 and 353.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.81, 1,393.89 and 353.09 is: 529.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.81 : 1,393.89 = 353.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.81/1,393.89 = 353.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.81x = 1,393.89 × 353.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.81x = 492,168.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,168.62/929.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.32

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