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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.85, 1,395.78 and 382.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.85, 1,395.78 and 382.41 is: 574.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.85 : 1,395.78 = 382.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.85/1,395.78 = 382.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.85x = 1,395.78 × 382.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.85x = 533,760.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,760.23/929.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.03

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