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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.89, 1,394.84 and 352.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.89, 1,394.84 and 352.77 is: 529.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.89 : 1,394.84 = 352.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.89/1,394.84 = 352.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.89x = 1,394.84 × 352.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.89x = 492,048.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,048.97/929.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.15

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