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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.98, 1,397.13 and 383.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.98, 1,397.13 and 383.66 is: 575.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.98 : 1,397.13 = 383.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.98/1,397.13 = 383.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.98x = 1,397.13 × 383.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.98x = 536,022.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,022.90/930.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.76

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