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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.34, 1,395.51 and 382.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.34, 1,395.51 and 382.57 is: 573.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.34 : 1,395.51 = 382.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.34/1,395.51 = 382.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.34x = 1,395.51 × 382.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.34x = 533,880.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,880.26/930.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.86

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