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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.48, 1,396.38 and 383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.48, 1,396.38 and 383.16 is: 575.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.48 : 1,396.38 = 383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.48/1,396.38 = 383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.48x = 1,396.38 × 383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.48x = 535,036.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,036.96/930.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.01

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