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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.49, 1,395.74 and 375.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.49, 1,395.74 and 375.20 is: 562.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.49 : 1,395.74 = 375.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.49/1,395.74 = 375.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.49x = 1,395.74 × 375.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.49x = 523,679.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,679.77/930.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.80

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