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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.83, 1,396.24 and 382.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.83, 1,396.24 and 382.63 is: 573.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.83 : 1,396.24 = 382.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.83/1,396.24 = 382.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.83x = 1,396.24 × 382.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.83x = 534,243.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,243.31/930.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.94

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