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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.99, 1,394.96 and 374.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.99, 1,394.96 and 374.94 is: 562.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.99 : 1,394.96 = 374.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.99/1,394.96 = 374.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.99x = 1,394.96 × 374.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.99x = 523,024.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,024.43/929.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.40

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