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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.72, 1,395.57 and 383.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.72, 1,395.57 and 383.31 is: 574.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.72 : 1,395.57 = 383.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.72/1,395.57 = 383.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.72x = 1,395.57 × 383.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.72x = 534,935.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,935.94/930.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.75

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