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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.98, 1,395.20 and 374.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.98, 1,395.20 and 374.73 is: 562.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.98 : 1,395.20 = 374.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.98/1,395.20 = 374.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.98x = 1,395.20 × 374.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.98x = 522,823.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,823.30/929.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.19

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