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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930, 1,394.46 and 382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930, 1,394.46 and 382.44 is: 573.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930 : 1,394.46 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930/1,394.46 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930x = 1,394.46 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930x = 533,297.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,297.28/930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.44

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