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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.51, 1,395.39 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.51, 1,395.39 and 382.32 is: 573.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.51 : 1,395.39 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.51/1,395.39 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.51x = 1,395.39 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.51x = 533,485.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,485.50/930.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.33

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