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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.53, 1,395.90 and 382.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.53, 1,395.90 and 382.97 is: 574.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.53 : 1,395.90 = 382.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.53/1,395.90 = 382.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.53x = 1,395.90 × 382.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.53x = 534,591.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,591.31/930.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.50

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