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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.54, 1,394.44 and 382.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.54, 1,394.44 and 382.42 is: 573.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.54 : 1,394.44 = 382.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.54/1,394.44 = 382.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.54x = 1,394.44 × 382.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.54x = 533,263.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,263.61/930.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.07

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