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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.71, 1,394.85 and 382.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.71, 1,394.85 and 382.27 is: 572.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.71 : 1,394.85 = 382.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.71/1,394.85 = 382.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.71x = 1,394.85 × 382.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.71x = 533,209.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,209.31/930.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.91

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