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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.74, 1,396.40 and 383.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.74, 1,396.40 and 383.18 is: 574.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.74 : 1,396.40 = 383.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.74/1,396.40 = 383.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.74x = 1,396.40 × 383.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.74x = 535,063.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,063.65/930.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.88

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