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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.02, 1,393.81 and 381.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.02, 1,393.81 and 381.56 is: 571.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.02 : 1,393.81 = 381.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.02/1,393.81 = 381.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.02x = 1,393.81 × 381.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.02x = 531,814.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,814.22/930.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.83

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