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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.57, 1,394.67 and 382.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.57, 1,394.67 and 382.10 is: 572.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.57 : 1,394.67 = 382.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.57/1,394.67 = 382.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.57x = 1,394.67 × 382.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.57x = 532,903.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,903.56/930.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.66

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