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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.27, 1,394.87 and 382.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.27, 1,394.87 and 382.83 is: 574.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.27 : 1,394.87 = 382.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.27/1,394.87 = 382.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.27x = 1,394.87 × 382.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.27x = 533,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,999.04/930.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.03

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