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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.08, 1,395.56 and 382.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.08, 1,395.56 and 382.66 is: 574.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.08 : 1,395.56 = 382.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.08/1,395.56 = 382.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.08x = 1,395.56 × 382.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.08x = 534,022.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,022.46/930.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.17

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