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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.83, 1,394.70 and 382.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.83, 1,394.70 and 382.00 is: 572.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.83 : 1,394.70 = 382.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.83/1,394.70 = 382.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.83x = 1,394.70 × 382.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.83x = 532,769.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,769.38/929.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.98

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