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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.86, 1,396.30 and 382.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.86, 1,396.30 and 382.66 is: 573.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.86 : 1,396.30 = 382.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.86/1,396.30 = 382.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.86x = 1,396.30 × 382.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.86x = 534,308.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,308.16/930.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.99

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