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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.88, 1,395.51 and 382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.88, 1,395.51 and 382.68 is: 573.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.88 : 1,395.51 = 382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.88/1,395.51 = 382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.88x = 1,395.51 × 382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.88x = 534,033.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,033.77/930.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.69

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