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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.14, 1,394.83 and 381.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.14, 1,394.83 and 381.95 is: 572.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.14 : 1,394.83 = 381.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.14/1,394.83 = 381.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.14x = 1,394.83 × 381.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.14x = 532,747.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,747.39/930.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.76

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