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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.70, 1,394.85 and 382.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.70, 1,394.85 and 382.22 is: 572.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.70 : 1,394.85 = 382.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.70/1,394.85 = 382.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.70x = 1,394.85 × 382.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.70x = 533,139.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,139.57/930.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.84

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