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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.15, 1,394.87 and 382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.15, 1,394.87 and 382.14 is: 573.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.15 : 1,394.87 = 382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.15/1,394.87 = 382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.15x = 1,394.87 × 382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.15x = 533,033.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,033.71/930.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.06

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