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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.12, 1,394 and 381.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.12, 1,394 and 381.66 is: 572.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.12 : 1,394 = 381.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.12/1,394 = 381.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.12x = 1,394 × 381.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.12x = 532,034.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,034.04/930.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.01

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