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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.82, 1,396.37 and 383.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.82, 1,396.37 and 383.03 is: 574.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.82 : 1,396.37 = 383.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.82/1,396.37 = 383.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.82x = 1,396.37 × 383.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.82x = 534,845.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,845.58/930.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.60

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