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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.38, 1,394.37 and 381.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.38, 1,394.37 and 381.93 is: 572.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.38 : 1,394.37 = 381.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.38/1,394.37 = 381.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.38x = 1,394.37 × 381.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.38x = 532,551.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,551.73/930.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.41

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