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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.58, 1,395.34 and 382.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.58, 1,395.34 and 382.31 is: 573.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.58 : 1,395.34 = 382.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.58/1,395.34 = 382.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.58x = 1,395.34 × 382.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.58x = 533,456.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,456.04/930.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.25

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