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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.56, 1,395.29 and 383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.56, 1,395.29 and 383.12 is: 574.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.56 : 1,395.29 = 383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.56/1,395.29 = 383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.56x = 1,395.29 × 383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.56x = 534,554.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,554.61/930.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.45

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