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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930, 1,395.04 and 280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930, 1,395.04 and 280.68 is: 421.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930 : 1,395.04 = 280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930/1,395.04 = 280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930x = 1,395.04 × 280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930x = 391,559.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,559.83/930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.03

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