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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.96, 1,395.36 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.96, 1,395.36 and 383.04 is: 574.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.96 : 1,395.36 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.96/1,395.36 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.96x = 1,395.36 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.96x = 534,478.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,478.69/930.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.12

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