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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.36, 1,396.08 and 382.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.36, 1,396.08 and 382.46 is: 573.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.36 : 1,396.08 = 382.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.36/1,396.08 = 382.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.36x = 1,396.08 × 382.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.36x = 533,944.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,944.76/930.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.91

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