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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.10, 1,394.46 and 382.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.10, 1,394.46 and 382.54 is: 573.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.10 : 1,394.46 = 382.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.10/1,394.46 = 382.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.10x = 1,394.46 × 382.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.10x = 533,436.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,436.73/930.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.53

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