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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.95, 1,396.12 and 382.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.95, 1,396.12 and 382.98 is: 574.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.95 : 1,396.12 = 382.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.95/1,396.12 = 382.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.95x = 1,396.12 × 382.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.95x = 534,691.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,691.03/930.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.35

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