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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.62, 1,396.07 and 382.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.62, 1,396.07 and 382.65 is: 574.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.62 : 1,396.07 = 382.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.62/1,396.07 = 382.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.62x = 1,396.07 × 382.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.62x = 534,206.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,206.19/930.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.03

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