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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.84, 1,396.57 and 383.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.84, 1,396.57 and 383.18 is: 574.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.84 : 1,396.57 = 383.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.84/1,396.57 = 383.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.84x = 1,396.57 × 383.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.84x = 535,137.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,137.25/930.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.90

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