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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.32, 1,395.98 and 382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.32, 1,395.98 and 382.88 is: 574.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.32 : 1,395.98 = 382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.32/1,395.98 = 382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.32x = 1,395.98 × 382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.32x = 534,483.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,483.93/930.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.52

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