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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.90, 1,394.82 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.90, 1,394.82 and 382.08 is: 573.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.90 : 1,394.82 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.90/1,394.82 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.90x = 1,394.82 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.90x = 532,932.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,932.83/929.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.11

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