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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.83, 1,396.19 and 383.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.83, 1,396.19 and 383.01 is: 574.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.83 : 1,396.19 = 383.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.83/1,396.19 = 383.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.83x = 1,396.19 × 383.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.83x = 534,756.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,756.15/930.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.50

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