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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.80, 1,396.20 and 382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.80, 1,396.20 and 382.70 is: 574.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.80 : 1,396.20 = 382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.80/1,396.20 = 382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.80x = 1,396.20 × 382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.80x = 534,325.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,325.74/930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.05

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