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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.59, 1,394.65 and 382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.59, 1,394.65 and 382.12 is: 572.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.59 : 1,394.65 = 382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.59/1,394.65 = 382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.59x = 1,394.65 × 382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.59x = 532,920.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,920.65/930.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.67

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