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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.17, 1,395.26 and 382.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.17, 1,395.26 and 382.21 is: 573.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.17 : 1,395.26 = 382.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.17/1,395.26 = 382.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.17x = 1,395.26 × 382.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.17x = 533,278.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,278.36/930.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.31

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