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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.33, 1,395.50 and 382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.33, 1,395.50 and 382.50 is: 573.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.33 : 1,395.50 = 382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.33/1,395.50 = 382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.33x = 1,395.50 × 382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.33x = 533,776.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,776.84/930.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.75

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