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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.19, 1,394.05 and 381.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.19, 1,394.05 and 381.74 is: 572.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.19 : 1,394.05 = 381.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.19/1,394.05 = 381.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.19x = 1,394.05 × 381.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.19x = 532,164.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,164.65/930.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.10

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