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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.96, 1,395.02 and 382.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.96, 1,395.02 and 382.26 is: 573.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.96 : 1,395.02 = 382.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.96/1,395.02 = 382.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.96x = 1,395.02 × 382.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.96x = 533,260.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,260.35/929.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.42

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