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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.71, 1,396.07 and 382.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.71, 1,396.07 and 382.51 is: 573.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.71 : 1,396.07 = 382.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.71/1,396.07 = 382.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.71x = 1,396.07 × 382.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.71x = 534,010.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,010.74/930.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.77

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