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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.94, 1,395.24 and 382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.94, 1,395.24 and 382.44 is: 573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.94 : 1,395.24 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.94/1,395.24 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.94x = 1,395.24 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.94x = 533,595.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,595.59/929.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.80

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