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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.93, 1,395.86 and 383.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.93, 1,395.86 and 383.48 is: 574.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.93 : 1,395.86 = 383.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.93/1,395.86 = 383.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.93x = 1,395.86 × 383.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.93x = 535,275.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,275.50/930.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.99

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