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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.14, 1,395.78 and 382.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.14, 1,395.78 and 382.33 is: 573.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.14 : 1,395.78 = 382.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.14/1,395.78 = 382.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.14x = 1,395.78 × 382.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.14x = 533,648.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,648.57/930.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.73

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