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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.40, 1,396.44 and 382.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.40, 1,396.44 and 382.96 is: 574.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.40 : 1,396.44 = 382.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.40/1,396.44 = 382.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.40x = 1,396.44 × 382.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.40x = 534,780.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,780.66/930.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.79

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