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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.68, 1,396.44 and 383.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.68, 1,396.44 and 383.24 is: 575.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.68 : 1,396.44 = 383.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.68/1,396.44 = 383.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.68x = 1,396.44 × 383.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.68x = 535,171.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,171.67/930.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.03

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