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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.34, 1,394.90 and 374.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.34, 1,394.90 and 374.68 is: 561.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.34 : 1,394.90 = 374.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.34/1,394.90 = 374.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.34x = 1,394.90 × 374.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.34x = 522,641.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,641.13/930.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.77

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