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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.66, 1,395.99 and 383.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.66, 1,395.99 and 383.10 is: 574.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.66 : 1,395.99 = 383.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.66/1,395.99 = 383.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.66x = 1,395.99 × 383.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.66x = 534,803.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,803.77/930.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.65

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