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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.98, 1,397.48 and 383.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.98, 1,397.48 and 383.54 is: 575.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.98 : 1,397.48 = 383.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.98/1,397.48 = 383.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.98x = 1,397.48 × 383.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.98x = 535,980.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,980.57/930.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.72

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