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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.88, 1,394.82 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.88, 1,394.82 and 353.16 is: 529.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.88 : 1,394.82 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.88/1,394.82 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.88x = 1,394.82 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.88x = 492,594.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,594.63/929.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.74

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