Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930, 1,395 and 246
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 930, 1,395 and 246 is: 369
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
930 : 1,395 = 246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
930/1,395 = 246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
930x = 1,395 × 246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
930x = 343,170 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,170/930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369
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