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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.12, 1,395.33 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.12, 1,395.33 and 382.16 is: 573.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.12 : 1,395.33 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.12/1,395.33 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.12x = 1,395.33 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.12x = 533,230.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,230.43/930.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.29

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