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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.16, 1,395.58 and 382.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.16, 1,395.58 and 382.04 is: 573.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.16 : 1,395.58 = 382.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.16/1,395.58 = 382.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.16x = 1,395.58 × 382.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.16x = 533,169.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,169.33/930.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.20

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