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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.37, 1,395.23 and 374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.37, 1,395.23 and 374.92 is: 562.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.37 : 1,395.23 = 374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.37/1,395.23 = 374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.37x = 1,395.23 × 374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.37x = 523,096.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,096.04/930.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.24

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