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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.61, 1,396.59 and 383.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.61, 1,396.59 and 383.14 is: 574.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.61 : 1,396.59 = 383.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.61/1,396.59 = 383.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.61x = 1,396.59 × 383.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.61x = 535,089.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,089.49/930.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.99

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