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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.16, 1,395.46 and 382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.16, 1,395.46 and 382.28 is: 573.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.16 : 1,395.46 = 382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.16/1,395.46 = 382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.16x = 1,395.46 × 382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.16x = 533,456.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,456.45/930.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.51

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