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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.52, 1,394.56 and 382.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.52, 1,394.56 and 382.06 is: 572.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.52 : 1,394.56 = 382.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.52/1,394.56 = 382.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.52x = 1,394.56 × 382.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.52x = 532,805.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,805.59/930.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.59

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