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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.93, 1,395.29 and 382.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.93, 1,395.29 and 382.23 is: 573.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.93 : 1,395.29 = 382.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.93/1,395.29 = 382.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.93x = 1,395.29 × 382.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.93x = 533,322.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,322.65/929.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.51

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