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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.50, 1,396.02 and 375.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.50, 1,396.02 and 375.20 is: 562.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.50 : 1,396.02 = 375.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.50/1,396.02 = 375.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.50x = 1,396.02 × 375.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.50x = 523,786.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,786.70/930.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.91

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